White Sauce Pasta Recipe: How To Make Bechamel Sauce Penne Pasta

White sauce pasta is a popular Italian dish that is a demand amongst children and adults. Here is a video recipe. Also, read and learn the step-by-step procedure having images.

| Sunday, May 30, 2021, 14:06 [IST]

White sauce pasta is a popular Italian recipe that is prevalent all over the world. The becamel sauce pasta is made with a creamy and rich white sauce and mixed with cooked pasta. You can use any pasta of your liking; in this recipe, we have used penne pasta. The pasta goes best with garlic bread or toasted herb bread.

White sauce pasta is a popular dish in India, especially amongst the youngsters. It is a simple yet delicious main-course meal that can be prepared for parties and other gatherings. The pasta, with the rich creamy sauce, makes this dish a superstar in your household. You can add vegetables to the white sauce and include some nutrition in it.

The white sauce pasta is a simple and quick recipe that does not require your expertise. You can make a delicious pasta by just following the recipe. So, here is a detailed video and an elaborate step-by-step procedure containing images, to help you make a sumptuous white sauce pasta.

WHITE SAUCE PASTA VIDEO RECIPE

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Prep Time

5 Mins

Cook Time

25M

Total Time

30 Mins

Recipe By: Sowmya Subramanian

Recipe Type: Main Course

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

Pasta (penne) - 1 bowl

Water - 3 glasses + for rinsing

Olive oil - 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Mixed herbs - ½ tsp

Butter (unsalted) - 3 tbsp

Dried garlic powder - 1 tsp

Mushroom (washed and cut) - 1 cup

Maida (all-purpose flour) - 2 tbsp

Milk - 1 bowl

Pepper - to taste

Oregano - 1½ tsp

Cheese (grated) - 3 tbsp + for garnishing

Parsley - for garnishing

How to Prepare

1. Add water in a heated pan.

2. Once it starts to boil, add olive oil.

3. Then, add half a teaspoon of salt.

4. Add half a teaspoon of mixed herbs.

5. Then, add the penne pasta.

6. Stir on and cover it with a lid.

7. Allow it to cook for 8-10 minutes on medium flame until the pasta is cooked properly by stirring occasionally.

8. Once done, drain the water thoroughly from the pasta in a colander.

9. Immediately, rinse it with cold water and keep it aside.

10. Add unsalted butter in a heated pan and allow it to melt.

11. Add dried garlic powder.

12. Then, add the cut mushroom.

13. Sauté well for about 5 minutes on medium flame, until the mushroom is cooked.

14. Add maida and mix well.

15. Add milk and stir well for a minute.

16. Add salt and crush pepper according to taste.

17. Add one-and-a-half teaspoons of oregano and mix well.

18. Stir well and allow it to cook for about 2 minutes.

19. Add 3 tablespoons of grated cheese and mix well.

20. Allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.

21. Add the cooked pasta and mix well.

22. Transfer in a serving bowl.

23. Garnish with grated cheese and parsley.

24. Serve hot.

Instructions

1. The olive oil is added, so that the pasta does not stick to each other.
2. You can use other types of pastas like spaghetti, fettuccini, ravioli, macaroni, etc.
3. You need to stir the pasta occasionally to avoid it from sticking to the pan. The pasta must not be overcooked, as it will become mushy and break.
4. You can add other vegetables like capsicum, carrot, baby corn, etc., according to your preference.
5. You can use fresh cream instead of cheese, to make the sauce rich and thick.

Nutritional Information