Name: White Sauce Pasta – Easy Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 People
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 packet (approx. 250-300g) Pasta (Penne); as needed Water; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 2-3 tbsp Ghee/Olive oil; 1 medium, chopped Onion; 1 cup Sweet corn; to taste Salt; 2-3 tbsp Ghee/Butter; 2 tbsp Maida (All-purpose flour); 1 cup Milk; 1 tsp (or to taste) Black pepper; 1 tsp (or to taste) Oregano; 1 tsp (or to taste) Chilli flakes; 1 cube (or to taste) Cheese

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Italian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

2-3 People

Calories / Serving

~500 kcal

Recipe by Ghar ka khana with Manpreet on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This video demonstrates how to prepare a delicious and easy white sauce pasta. It involves boiling pasta, sautéing onions and sweet corn, and then creating a creamy white sauce with flour, milk, and seasonings, finally combining all ingredients for a flavorful dish.

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All Ingredients - For Boiling Pasta

Pasta (Penne) 1 packet (approx. 250-300g)
Water as needed
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp

All Ingredients - For Sautéing Vegetables

Ghee/Olive oil 2-3 tbsp
Onion 1 medium, chopped
Sweet corn 1 cup
Salt to taste

All Ingredients - For White Sauce

Ghee/Butter 2-3 tbsp
Maida (All-purpose flour) 2 tbsp
Milk 1 cup
Black pepper 1 tsp (or to taste)
Oregano 1 tsp (or to taste)
Chilli flakes 1 tsp (or to taste)
Cheese 1 cube (or to taste)

Tools You'll Need

Pan
Kadai
Wok

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
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)

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Pasta

In a pan, add water, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil. Add 1 packet (approx. 250-300g) of penne pasta and boil until al dente (around ). Once boiled, drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.

Step 2: Sauté Vegetables

In a separate kadhai (wok), heat 2-3 tablespoons of ghee or olive oil. Add 1 chopped medium onion and 1 cup of sweet corn. Add a pinch of salt. Sauté for until the onions are translucent and the corn is slightly tender. Remove the sautéed vegetables from the kadhai and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare White Sauce Base

In the same kadhai, add another 2-3 tablespoons of ghee or butter. Once melted, add 2 tablespoons of maida (all-purpose flour). Sauté the maida for about until its raw smell disappears, ensuring it does not turn golden brown.

Step 4: Add Milk and Seasonings

Gradually add 1 cup of milk to the maida mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Once the milk is slightly warm, add 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of chili flakes. Stir well to combine all the spices.

Step 5: Add Cheese and Vegetables

Add 1 cube of cheese (or desired amount) to the sauce and stir until it melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Then, add the previously sautéed onions and sweet corn to the white sauce and mix thoroughly.

Step 6: Combine with Pasta

Add the boiled and drained pasta to the white sauce mixture. Mix everything gently for , ensuring the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy white sauce and vegetables.

Step 7: Serve

Your white sauce pasta is ready. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra chili flakes and oregano.

Pro Tips

• Ensure to add milk gradually to avoid lumps in the white sauce.

• Do not overcook the maida; just cook until the raw smell disappears.

• Adjust chili flakes and oregano to your taste.

Recipe Variations

• Add other vegetables like capsicum, mushrooms, or broccoli.

• Use butter instead of ghee for a richer flavor.

• Add different types of cheese for varied taste.

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