White Sauce Pasta
Summary
- This recipe guides you through making a delicious and creamy white sauce pasta. It features macaroni pasta cooked with sautéed garlic, onion, and capsicum, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy white sauce seasoned with oregano and chili flakes, and finished with sweet corn.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Water as needed
- Pasta (macaroni) 2 cups
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Garlic 2-3 cloves, minced
- Onion 1 small, chopped
- Capsicum (bell pepper) 1/2, chopped
- Butter 1 tbsp
- Maida (all-purpose flour) 1 tbsp
- Milk 1 1/2 cups
- Oregano 1 tsp
- Chili flakes 1/2 tsp
- Cheese 1/4 cup, grated
- Salt to taste
- Sweet corn 1/4 cup
- Fresh coriander/parsley for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No All-purpose flour?
- White whole wheat flour (1:1)
- 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Boil Pasta
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until . Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté Vegetables
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add garlic and for until fragrant. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent. Then add chopped capsicum and for until slightly tender-crisp.
Step 3: Prepare White Sauce (Roux)
In a separate pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add 1 tablespoon of maida (all-purpose flour) and stir continuously for to form a smooth roux. Cook until the raw smell of flour disappears.
Step 4: Add Milk and Seasonings
Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of milk to the roux, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens. Add oregano and chili flakes, mixing well to combine.
Step 5: Combine with Vegetables and Cheese
Add the vegetables (garlic, onion, capsicum) to the white sauce. Stir in the grated cheese until it melts and is fully incorporated into the sauce. Add salt to taste.
Step 6: Add Sweet Corn and Pasta
Stir in the sweet corn. Finally, add the boiled pasta to the pan and toss gently to ensure all the pasta is evenly coated with the white sauce and vegetables.
Step 7: Serve
Transfer the white sauce pasta to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander or parsley before serving hot.
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