Receta Vegetable pasta in white sauce- cheesy delight
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Vegetable pasta in white sauce- cheesy delight
Baked vegetable pasta in white sauce-
This version of pasta has always been my favourite. I love the cheesy flavour and the addition of choice of vegetables makes it healthy and colourful. Though a little high in calories, I do make this once in a while as its a family favourite too!!!
Ingredients-
- Pasta- 1 cup
- Mixed vegetables- 1 cup(Bellpepper, carrots,broccoli)
- Butter- 1/2tsp
- Salt to taste
- Mixed dried herbs- 1/4tsp
- Grated cheese to sprinkle on top
- For white sauce-
- Butter-1tsp
- Cheese- 1tsp
- Plain flour- 1tsp
- Milk- 1cup
- Pepper- 1tsp freshly ground
- Salt if necesary( butter and cheese will contain the necesary salt)
Method-
Boil the pasta in water along with some salt. Drain the water when the pasta is fully cooked and wash it under running water so that they dont stick to each other.
Heat butter in a pan. Add the chopped vegetables and saute till it becomes tender.
Now prepare the white sauce-
Melt the butter in a pan. Add the cheese. Now add the flour. Mix. Now add milk slowly stirring well. Ensure there are no lumps. Add the pepper and salt if necessary. Allow it to thicken. Now add the Cooked vegetables and cooked pasta. Add the dried herbs and mix thoroughly.
Now transfer this to a baking bowl. Sprinkle some cheese on the top. Bake at 180c for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve hot.