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    White Sauce Vegetable Pasta

    July 24, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 46 Comments

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    As I had mentioned in Pesto Pasta, White sauce pasta is my all time favorite. Whenever we go to Italian restaurant, we will usually order White sauce pasta. First time I had white sauce pasta in a restaurant called "Little Italy" in India. I was so addicted to this Creamy pasta. One of my friends told me the recipe for white sauce. After hearing that, I was surprised that 3 ingredients - butter, all purpose flour and milk making that wonder. Here is my version of white sauce pasta.

    White Sauce Vegetable Pasta

    Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 40 mins | Serves : 3

    Recipe Category: Entree

    Ingredients:

    Rotini Pasta – 1 box (340 grams) I used 100 % Whole wheat pasta

    Zucchini – 1

    broccoli – 1

    Black Olives – 1/4 cup pitted

    Bell pepper – 1 , thinly sliced

    Spring Onion – 4 strings

    Garlic – 2 pods, peeled and minced

    Olive oil - 1 tbsp

    Grated mozzarella and cheddar – 1/4 cup (Parmesan is preferred, but we don't eat that)

    Butter - 2 tbsp

    All purpose flour - 2 tbsp

    Milk - 2 cup + 1/2 cup

    Heavy Cream - 2 tablespoon (optional)

    Garlic powder - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

    Salt – as needed

    Italian seasoning/ oregeno- 1 teaspoon (I used Italian seasoning)

    Ground black pepper – as needed (According to your spice level)

    Water – as needed

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    Method:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit
    • In a large Saucepan, add water and salt, and let the water come to a boil while you prepare other ingredients
    • Place Zucchini, bell pepper and broccoli in a oven tray, cook it for 10  - 15 minutes
    • As soon as the water comes to a boil, add the pasta, stir and reduce heat to medium. Cook pasta as per the instruction given on the package and drain the water
    • Add olive oil and butter in a frying pan. When it is hot, add the minced garlic, and saute for one minute. Then add spring onion and saute. Add all purpose flour and after a quick stir, add milk and whisk well to avoid lumps

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    • When it thickens after 2-3 minutes, add cooked zucchini, bell pepper and broccoli and gently stir to combine. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper

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    • Add the drained pasta to the sauce and gently mix together and add heavy cream.  Add grated cheese and switch off.  Serve hot

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    My Notes:

    • Instead of preparing white sauce at home, you can also buy it from store
    • Instead of baking vegetable you can also sauté them directly
    • Add any veggies of your choice. Eggplant, peas, corn, spinach, cabbage etc can also be added
    • I have used Rotini instead  penne or any variety of pasta can be used
    • Instead of spring onion regular onion can also be used
    • If you think the pasta is dry, add 2 tablespoon of milk/heavy cream while serving
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    1. Malar

      July 24, 2014 at 11:22 pm

      Looks good Vidya….

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 24, 2014 at 11:23 pm

        Thanks Malar:-)

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    2. Aruna Panangipally

      July 24, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      One of my favourites!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:45 am

        Aruna, I am Glad to know many white sauce lovers here:-)

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    3. Nish Kitchen

      July 24, 2014 at 11:55 pm

      My favourite too. Looks delicious!!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:45 am

        Thanks Nish:-)wow lot of white sauce sauce lovers

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    4. My Kitchen Moments

      July 25, 2014 at 12:27 am

      White sauce is my favorite too rather than red sauce in pasta!!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:47 am

        Aiswarya, we two are sailing in same boat:-) when it comes to pasta even I prefer white sauce more

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    5. Charanya

      July 25, 2014 at 12:46 am

      Haven't had white sauce in a while. Going to find a vegan version 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:48 am

        While drafting I was thinking about you Charan, I am sure I can expect a vegan version soon:-)

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    6. Chitra Jagadish

      July 25, 2014 at 1:39 am

      This is one of my family favourite tooooo vidya as you mentioned it's a coincidence both of us posted pasta same time. .....g8 looks yum.....

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:49 am

        Thanks:-)Yes Chitra,I was thinking the same

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    7. ashreyamom

      July 25, 2014 at 1:40 am

      now that we dont get much of the ingredients in vizag, i prefer eating pasta at restaurants..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:44 am

        I understand:-) try with our Indian veggies and looking forward to hear a fusion recipe from you

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    8. deliciouslynell

      July 25, 2014 at 2:11 am

      Wow, I've never had white sauce. But this looks delicious!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:39 am

        Try this, I am sure you wil like it:-)

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    9. lapetitepaniere

      July 25, 2014 at 2:14 am

      Looks very tasty Vidya 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:37 am

        Thanks Natasha:-) tasted yummy too

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    10. Lori

      July 25, 2014 at 3:38 am

      I love white sauce! Yummy Vidya!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:38 am

        Wow Lori good to hear White sauce is your favorite as well:-)

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    11. natasha

      July 25, 2014 at 3:44 am

      Yum....I love everything in white sauce...reminds me of my childhood...

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:38 am

        You must try this, I am sure you will like it:-)

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        • natasha

          July 25, 2014 at 4:26 pm

          🙂

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    12. The Gastronomic Bong

      July 25, 2014 at 6:57 am

      Gosh!! Vidya this is so amazing.. Looks so delicious.. love the addition of summer veggies.. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:37 am

        Thanks Arpita:-) crunch of veggies add beauty to the dish

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    13. swathiiyer

      July 25, 2014 at 11:55 am

      delicious sauce with pasta, adding veggies makes it more delectable.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks Swathi:-)

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    14. apuginthekitchen

      July 25, 2014 at 5:53 pm

      The white sauce and vegetables makes a delicious pasta dish. Looks delicious.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 5:55 pm

        Yes Suzanne:-) creamy white sauce makes the pasta yummy

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 5:56 pm

        Yes Suzanne, creamy sauce makes the pasta yummy:-)thanks!!

        Reply
    15. sarahjmir

      July 25, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      What a great spin on a classic base!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:09 pm

        Thanks Sarah:-)

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    16. Jeanne Melanson

      July 25, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Yum! This sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:09 pm

        Thanks Jeanne:-)

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    17. Pocketful of Motherhood

      July 25, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      I like creamy white sauces on pasta too! This looks great and I love that you added lots of veggies :).

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 25, 2014 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks Hannah:-)crunch veggies with creamy sauce was yummy

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    18. Liz

      July 26, 2014 at 10:22 am

      I love white sauce. It's always such a pleasure to eat pasta with white sauce and addition of veggies makes it healthy too!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 26, 2014 at 10:48 am

        Thanks Liz:-)ya totally agree

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    19. Irene

      July 26, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Why buy white sauce at the store when I can just try making your recipe. I bet it is lots tastier. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 27, 2014 at 10:16 pm

        Thanks Irene:-) Homemade is always best right

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    20. Treat and Trick

      July 27, 2014 at 1:09 am

      Healthy combo and looks so yum!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 27, 2014 at 10:15 pm

        Thanks Nora:-)

        Reply
    21. Patty Nguyen

      July 28, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      Oh yes, white sauces are my favorite!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 28, 2014 at 7:01 pm

        Patty, Wow good to hear that you too like White Sauce:-)

        Reply
    22. Sophie33

      July 29, 2014 at 4:51 am

      I made it & loved it! It was the max!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        July 29, 2014 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks for trying Sophie:-) Glad you liked it

        Reply

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