Creamy Cheesy White Sauce MacaroniVeg
Elevate your dinner routine with this irresistibly creamy and cheesy White Sauce Macaroni. Perfectly cooked pasta shells tossed in a rich, velvety white sauce loaded with sautéed vegetables, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a comforting meal for the family, this easy-to-follow recipe brings the perfect touch of Italian-inspired indulgence to your table. Simple, delicious, and a true paradise for cheese lovers!
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
1 cups Macaroni Pasta
as needed Water
1 tsp Salt
For the Vegetables:
1 tbsp Butter
1 tsp Oil
1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
5 cloves Garlic (chopped)
1 no. Green Capsicum
1 no. Red Capsicum
1 no. Yellow Capsicum
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
1 tsp of Italian seasoning/Mixed herbs
For the White Sauce:
1 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
1 cups Milk
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
½ teaspoon of Mixed herbs
2 piece Cheese Slice
1-2 tbsp of Extra milk (optional, for adjusting consistency)
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Macaroni
1
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Add the macaroni shells and a half teaspoon of salt.
3
Cook until the pasta is done, then strain and set aside.
Step 2— Sauté the Vegetables
1
Heat one tablespoon of butter and a teaspoon of oil in a pan.
2
Sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic for about a minute until the onion turns transparent.
3
Add the diced capsicum (and any other preferred vegetables like sweet corn or carrots).
4
Season with salt, pepper, red chili flakes, and Italian mixed herbs.
5
Toss in the cooked macaroni, mix well, and set aside.
Step 3— Make the White Sauce
1
In a clean saucepan, melt one and a half tablespoons of butter.
2
Stir in two tablespoons of all-purpose flour (maida) and cook briefly in the butter.
3
Gradually add one and a half cups of milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
4
Cook on medium-low flame, adding salt, pepper, chili flakes, and mixed herbs.
5
Once the sauce begins to thicken, add two slices of cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
Step 4— Combine and Serve
1
Add the sautéed macaroni mixture into the white sauce.
2
If the consistency is too thick, stir in an extra tablespoon or two of milk.
3
Mix thoroughly until well-coated, creamy, and heated through. Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
