White Sauce Pasta Recipes That You Must Try

There are more lovers of white sauce pasta than red sauce pasta. There, we said it. To think of it, what's not to love about the silky smooth and aromatic sauce made with the help of butter, milk and all-purpose flour? White sauce pasta is really easy to prepare and in fact, is quite versatile in its own way. It can be made with several different veggies and pasta types like penne, spaghetti, fusilli, etc. An easy white sauce pasta recipe only takes up to 15-17 minutes to cook. But not many people can come up with different types of white sauce pasta recipes. And so, we thought of listing down the recipes that you can try at the comfort of your home.

Recipes of White Sauce Pasta:

Here are some white sauce pasta recipes which also include the ones that can be made without cheese and without maida.

1. White Sauce Pasta Without Cheese:

These measurements are for one serving -

Ingredients: 2 chopped onions, 7-8 crushed garlic cloves, 1 cup milk, 9-10 olives, 200 grams white wheat or sooji pasta, 250 grams mushrooms (washed and diced), 2 tablespoons sooji flour, salt and pepper to taste.

Steps to Follow:

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep pan,

Step 2: Add crushed garlic and saute it until golden brown,

Step 3: Add chopped onions and saute them until light brown,

Step 4: Add diced mushrooms and cook them for 5 minutes till they release their own water,

Step 5: Add salt and black pepper powder to taste,

Step 6: Add sooji and mix it well with the veggies,

Step 7: Pour milk and combine all the ingredients well,

Step 8: Sprinkle some oregano and chilli flakes and let the milk come to boil,

Step 9: Muddle the olives and add the sauce to the boiled pasta and serve.

2. White Sauce Pasta Without Maida:

These measurements are for one serving -

For white pasta sauce, you need - 1 cup of milk, 4 teaspoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of wheat or ragi flour, 2 teaspoons of grated cheddar cheese, half a teaspoon of chilli flakes, mixed herbs, leftover pasta water, salt to taste.

For sauteeing veggies, you need - 1 tablespoon olive oil, sliced half zucchini, some mushrooms, half yellow and red bell pepper, some broccoli florets, salt and pepper to taste

Steps to Follow:

For white pasta sauce:

Step 1: Add olive oil to a pan and add chilli flakes, mixed herbs and saute,

Step 2: Add wheat flour and stir continuously until it cooks and mixes properly with the oil,

Step 3: Add milk and whisk continuously to avoid flour sticking on the surface of the pan,

Step 4: Add salt, and cheese and mix well,

Step 5: Add leftover pasta water if the sauce thickens more than expected.

For sauteeing veggies:

Step 1: In a frying pan, heat some olive oil,

Step 2: Add all the sliced veggies and salt and pepper to taste,

Step 3: Saute them well until they cook well but also remain crunchy.

For the finished dish:

Step 1: Add boiled pasta of your choice to the white pasta sauce,

Step 2: Add all the sauteed veggies to it and mix gently,

Step 3: Serve on a plate and garnish it with butter and grated cheese.

3. Easy White Sauce Pasta Recipe:

These measurements are for one serving -

• For boiling pasta, you need - 6 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 cups of pasta (penne or elicoidali).
• For sauteeing veggies, you need - 2 tablespoons oil, 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, half chopped onion, carrot, and capsicum, 3 tablespoons sweet corn, half a teaspoon crushed black pepper and salt.
• For white pasta sauce, you need - 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons plain flour or maida, 2 cups of milk, half a teaspoon crushed black pepper, chilli flakes, salt and mixed herbs and cheese for garnishing.

Steps to Follow:

For boiling pasta

Step 1: In a large pan, boil water and salt,

Step 2: Once the water comes to boil, add pasta of your choice and boil them for 7 minutes or until they're cooked al dente,

Step 3: Drain off the pasta and keep them aside.

For sauteeing veggies

Step 1: In a frying pan, heat oil and saute finely chopped garlic cloves,

Step 2: Add the chopped veggies and saute them for a minute or until they shrink in size a little,

Step 3: Add black pepper powder and salt and saute well until all the spices are well-combined keep aside.

For white sauce

Step 1: Heat butter in a pan, add maida and saute on low flame,

Step 2: Add milk and mix well until the sauce thickens without forming any lumps,

Step 3: Add black pepper powder, chilli flakes, salt and mixed herbs and mix well until everything is well-combined.

For the finished dish

Step 1: Add the sauteed veggies to the white sauce and mix well,

Step 2: Add in the boiled pasta and mix gently,

Step 3: Add 2 tablespoons of boiled pasta water if the sauce thickens more,

Step 4: Serve white sauce pasta in a bowl and garnish it with grated cheese.

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Conclusion:

Those are three really easy white sauce pasta recipes made in different styles with different ingredients. White sauce pasta is a simple yet flavourful Italian dish that can be made in various ways. All you need is a little prep time and you can get as creative as you want. It's healthy, delicious and filling - what's not to love about white sauce pasta?

FAQs:

• Is white sauce pasta healthy?

Yes, white sauce pasta is healthy as it has a good amount of calcium and protein content and is also low in calories in comparison to other sauces. Using olive oil while cooking white pasta can help repair your liver and prevent cellular damage. Also, white sauce pasta is easily digestible when made using olive oil.

• How is white sauce different from alfredo sauce?

Alfredo sauce is traditionally made using butter, heavy cream, parmesan cheese and occasionally garlic. It's an Italian sauce that is quite popular around the world. White sauce, on the other hand, is a French sauce and is mostly made with flour and butter or oil.

• Does pasta make you gain weight?

Pasta doesn't contribute to weight gain or increased body fat. In fact, it's a healthy option when made with many fresh vegetables and a healthier choice of oil and flour.

• Can I mix red and white sauce for pasta?

Yes, of course, you can get as creative as you wish with different sauces. In fact, when you mix red and white sauce for pasta, it is popularly called pink pasta sauce.

• What is the healthier pasta: red or white?

White sauce pasta usually has more calories as compared to red sauce pasta which majorly includes tomatoes. Hence, red sauce pasta, being low on calories and fat content, proves to be a healthier option than white sauce pasta.

• Is white pasta high in gluten?

Most pasta is made from wheat or semolina flour which is high in gluten. Barley is also high in gluten, so if you are thinking of switching to paste made of barley, you must avoid it.

• How to reheat white sauce pasta?

If your white pasta already has sauce in it, bring a few tablespoons of water to a simmer in a frying pan that has a tight-fitting lid. Add your cooked paste and put on the lid. Give it 30 seconds to heat, remove the lid and stir the pasta around and close the lid for another 30 seconds till the pasta is properly reheated.

• How to make the white sauce less creamy?

In order to make the white sauce less creamy, simply let it thicken for a less amount of time and add more pasta water to the mixture to get a thin consistency of the white sauce.