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White Sauce Penne Pasta
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White Sauce Penne Pasta
Description
White sauce penne pasta is a classic comfort food dish that features penne pasta coated in a creamy, flavorful white sauce, with the addition of mixed vegetables and cheese.
Ingredients:
For White Sauce:
For sauteed vegetables:
Instructions
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Add the water (6 cups) to a large enough pot, for cooking the pasta. Add salt and bring to a boil.
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Tip in the pasta. Give it a stir. Cook until al dente ( softened but retaining a chewy bite – nothing worse than overcooked pasta!).
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Drain using a colander. Drizzle olive oil ( 1 Tbsp) over the pasta and toss lightly so that the pasta doesn’t stick together. Set aside.
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To make the ‘White Sauce’. Add the butter to a saucepan and melt.
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Once melted, add flour and stir briskly to make the ‘roux’. It should become smooth and foamy, but not turn brown in color. We need a light-colored roux, here. Maintain medium heat.
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Pour in the milk and whisk so that there are no lumps.
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On low to medium heat, keep whisking for 8-10 minutes. The sauce should thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Now add the cayenne/ chilli powder, ground nutmeg, and salt. Remove from heat and set aside.
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In a non-stick pan or skillet, heat the olive oil.
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Add minced garlic and just when turning golden, add the diced onion.
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Saute until the onions are soft. Remove any bits of garlic that become very dark.
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Next, add the diced carrot, saute briefly, then add the broccoli florets.
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After stirring briefly, add the red and green bell peppers as well as the thawed corn kernels. Stir through.
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Add the prepared white sauce to the pan and stir well. Bring to a simmer.
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Add chilli flakes(if using) and mixed herbs.
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Now, return the cooked (oiled) pasta and toss through the sauce to coat uniformly.
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You can always add some more bell peppers or frozen corn for a pop of fresh color, at this stage.
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Once the pasta is nice and creamy, add the grated cheese. Wait for 10 seconds, then stir through till the cheese melts into the pasta beautifully.
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Serve warm. Enjoy! ( serving suggestions, soup, and spicy fried chicken)
Note
- Key Ingredients: Penne Pasta, Butter, Flour, Milk, Vegetables, Olive Oil, Seasoning.
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