I can never forget the first time I tried this. I saw this recipe at the back of the pasta wrapper but it was a baking recipe. I was about to start baking and the current went off so went ahead with this recipe and now this has been regular in our weekend menu whenever pasta is in stock.I have made a tomato based pasta but still this is hubbys favourite.
Pasta in white sauce Recipe:
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- Pasta – 1 cup
- Carrot – 1 chopped lengthwise
- Onion – 1 chopped finely
- Pepper – 1/2 tsp
- Chilli flakes – 1/2 tsp
- Seasoning – 1 tsp (optional) – I used the seasoning sachet that comes with pizza
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
For the white sauce:
- Cornflour -2 tsp
- Maida – 2 tsp
- Cheese – 1 tbsp
- Milk – 1/2 cup
Method:
- Cook pasta in water until soft yet firm enough to bite. Add a tsp of oil and salt while cooking pasta.
- In a mixing bowl, first mix little milk with cornflour and maida so that there is no lumps , keep aside.
- In a pan heat olive oil, add onions saute until lightly browned then add carrots and saute until it shrinks and raw smell leaves. Then add the milk-maida-cornflour mixture with remaining milk and mix well.
- Add the cheese at this stage and allow it to melt.
- It will start thickening at this stage – Add cooked pasta, required salt, pepper powder,seasoning, chilli flakes. Keep in low flame and cook for 3mins mixing well continuosly. Switch off and serve hot.
My Notes:
- Adding seasoning enhances the flavour if you dont have just ignore that and go ahead with pepper and chilli flakes, it will still taste good.
- Serve immediately as the white sauce thickens faster when kept for a longer time. If it becomes dry, add little more milk, mix and heat it at the time of seving.
- You can include any veggies of your choice.
- Adding cream also makes it more rich and tasty.
The first time I made this, I added cooked peas and carrot and this time only carrots. So adding veggies is totally your choice. You can add sweet corn too. Its easy and messfree as there is no grinding part 🙂
This is easy for breakfast and am sure kids will like it as the combination of milk, cheese and pasta can never go wrong. So what are you waiting for?! Try it out and see
For the spicy lovers, my version of spicy tomato pasta is coming up soon, so stay tuned.
Priti says
May 18, 2011 at 1:47 pmLooks so yum …I am yet to try white sauce ….
jeyashrisuresh says
May 18, 2011 at 1:52 pmi have never made pastas other than in tomato gravy, and i wanted to try a one with white sauce for a long time. Waiting for this post. Looks very creamy. Will try this soon
jeyashrisuresh says
May 18, 2011 at 1:53 pmnice clicks and neat presentation
Reshmi Mahesh says
May 18, 2011 at 2:01 pmThis looks inviting and delicious…
Sunanda says
May 18, 2011 at 2:38 pmLooks so tempting..I was searching this recipe for my kid..
thanks for sharing..
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Prathibha says
May 18, 2011 at 3:02 pmLove pasta…this is my kind…creamy n yummy…hey sharmi..r u able 2 open my blog??did not c u recently in my blog,so asking abt it..dono what all this blogger monster is creating problems 4 us..wondering whether ppl could access my blog r not?
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
May 18, 2011 at 3:41 pmAbsolutely love your props and presentation, beautiful 🙂
SouthIndianHome says
May 18, 2011 at 4:07 pmLooks inviting and yummy
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Vimitha Anand says
May 18, 2011 at 4:36 pmLooks so creamy and inviting… Definitely bookmarking…
Sharmilee! :) says
May 18, 2011 at 4:48 pm@Jeyashri : Thanks a lot!! 🙂 Sure do try this for your kids and let me know how they liked it
Suja says
May 18, 2011 at 5:09 pmCreamy and tempting pasta,white sauce sounds delicious.
DEESHA says
May 18, 2011 at 5:28 pmThis is a nice recipe for White sauce, the ones that I come across are usually laden with cheese.
Krithi's Kitchen says
May 18, 2011 at 6:03 pmSimple and comforting any time… lovely pasta.. as usual… superb clicks!
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Nithya says
May 18, 2011 at 6:37 pmDelicious pasta 🙂 the seasoning and the white sauce base makes me really dream of this dish and drool 🙂 Love the pics 🙂
Satrupa says
May 18, 2011 at 6:38 pmThe pasta looks perfectly cooked. I have bookmarked this …. will try this soon 🙂
M D says
May 18, 2011 at 7:15 pmOh I love this recipe so much. My mom always made this since we were kids. Its time I make for my kid in future! Time flies so soon and this recipe reminds me of my childhood so much. Aaaah!
divya says
May 18, 2011 at 7:29 pmSlurpppppppppp!!!!mouthwatering here..
Priya says
May 18, 2011 at 8:36 pmSOo tempting and delicious pasta, never say no to these wonderful dish..
aipi says
May 18, 2011 at 8:49 pmAbsolutely love it!
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Paaka Shaale says
May 18, 2011 at 9:48 pmYummy pasta Sharmi. Your clicks makes this simple recipe look glamourous. 🙂
Kairali sisters says
May 18, 2011 at 11:33 pmI am a big fan of pastas where as my better half is not..This is super good and i will try this soon…Very nice clicks sharmi..
Kalyani says
May 18, 2011 at 11:51 pmlooks delicious and tempting .. will try for my daughter …… thanks sharmilee …….
Mahimaa's kitchen says
May 18, 2011 at 11:52 pmlooks very yummy. am not a big fan of white sauce coz it's very fatty. yours looks so good.
miri goes phishing! says
May 19, 2011 at 1:08 amlove the presentation….me n my hubby have always loved pasta with white sauce instead of tomato sauce too…:)
Nags says
May 19, 2011 at 1:10 amlove the colours in the images 🙂
Premalatha Aravindhan says
May 19, 2011 at 2:15 amPasta in White sauce,interesting recipe…Presentation and clicks are too gud.
kankana says
May 19, 2011 at 3:08 amPasta with white sauce is super classic. I make a lot of white sauce .. never used cornflower though. Looks nice and delicious.
Shanavi says
May 19, 2011 at 3:21 amSeriously, Am a big fan for white sauce, I don like tomato sauce, even I hate pizzas for the same reason..But,I like the pizza with white sauce. Only thing is, I don add corn flour for making the sauce..Rest is the same.
RAKS KITCHEN says
May 19, 2011 at 6:28 amYummy pasta with white sauce,love it any time, love the pretty pot you hav kept the white sauce!!
Suhaina says
May 19, 2011 at 6:54 amnice recipe..this is an easy one pot dish which i make for my son.
Plateful says
May 19, 2011 at 9:52 amLoved it all–the colorful pictures, pasta recipe with white sauce and the presentation! I'm gonna try this for my son, my pasta crazy son! 😉
Hey I tried the apple Cinnamon milkshake y'day and my hubby and son loved it! Improvised a bit by adding two scoops of vanilla ice cream. The flavor of the cinnamon was brilliant. Thanks for sharing such wonderful recipe ideas!
An Open Book says
May 19, 2011 at 12:12 pmwhenever im lazy to cook this is what i make..sooo easy…add a few chicken breast pieces and its one of our comfort meals 🙂
Ria Mathew says
May 19, 2011 at 1:41 pmThis is one of the best ways I like to eat pasta…simple yet delicious!
Angie's Recipes says
May 19, 2011 at 1:45 pmThe pasta looks so delicious and it's so easy to prepare!
Laavanya says
May 19, 2011 at 7:54 pmI like white sauces too – infact i like combining white and tomato sauces together – yummy! Has come out really well Sharmi.
Sushma Mallya says
May 19, 2011 at 8:01 pmLooks delicious…yum who would say no to this:)
Swathi says
May 19, 2011 at 9:53 pmPasta with bechemel sauce looks awesome.
Shri says
May 20, 2011 at 1:55 amI am blown away with the whole recipe and the pics..We have always liked the white sauce in our house..
Vardhini says
May 20, 2011 at 5:08 amMy kids love the white sauce .. clicks are awesome.
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Sweet Artichoke says
May 20, 2011 at 9:10 amThat is a lovely bowl of pasta! I like your salsa with carrots, looks beautiful and healthy.
Suman Singh says
May 20, 2011 at 2:42 pmDelicious pasta..loved the white sauce!
Hari Chandana says
May 20, 2011 at 5:15 pmVery new to me.. looks tempting.. thanks for the recipe !!
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Anonymous says
June 3, 2011 at 4:23 amU take great snaps along with good food! Cool 🙂
Mahek says
July 6, 2011 at 12:58 pmHi
I love your photos and your recipes they want me to get up right now and try them Thanks for the recipes and your wonderful presentation
You have a great collection of dinnerware and also great looking kitchen towels … It would be great to see a post made exclusively for that so that we can feast our eyes on that too…
I have you on my side bar links THANKS
Anonymous says
November 3, 2011 at 7:25 pmHi Sharmi,
I was starving a while ago and since had to cook something all for myself, was thinking about something that doesnt consume lot of time. I came across this recipe and since I love pasta in any form, decided to try it immediately. Here I am (after 20mins)sitting with my hot cup of pasta, and man this tastes yumm!! You made my day (and my lunch) today, thanks girl! keep up the great work ! 🙂
Cheers,
Latha
dr kat says
November 23, 2011 at 10:22 pmNot being a big fan of tomato-based sauces for pasta, I have been lookin for quick white sauce recipes! This recipe rocks!!
Keep up the good work!
visalakshi says
November 29, 2011 at 4:04 pmHi,
I tried this pasta, it came out very well. my kid told its similar to restaurant taste.
Konica says
May 17, 2012 at 11:41 amHave been searching a lot for pasta recipes…. actually have selected one of them
and wanted to follow also…but i came across your site with attractive photographs..
and i had to read…i tried… it came out so well..Thanks a lot!!! went through
cakes section as well…could please post any cake with an easy topping on it?
Sharmilee! :) says
May 17, 2012 at 1:14 pm@Konica: Thats great to hear….sure will try a easy frosting and post it soon 🙂
Deepika.S says
January 11, 2013 at 11:16 pmHi sharmi,
I love pasta. I have tried it with Tomato puree. Pasta with White sauce invites me… Please sharmi,I would like to know if cheese can be skipped or can it be replaced by any other ingredient. Thank you,
Cheers,
Deepika.
Sharmilee! :) says
January 12, 2013 at 2:16 amI dont think cheese can be replaced…may be you can skip that but cant assure on the taste as white sauce is meant to be made with cheese
sam says
June 17, 2013 at 11:39 amcan we use wheat flour instead of maida?
SHARMILEE J says
June 17, 2013 at 12:33 pmNo I woudnt recommend replacing white flour with wheat. The sauce texture will sure vary and spoil the dish on the whole, so use maida only.
Bharati Rane says
June 30, 2013 at 2:17 pmWhat cheese do we use? I have those cheese spreads with me. Can that be used? Or those cheese cubes? Please suggest.
SHARMILEE J says
June 30, 2013 at 3:43 pmYou can use parmesan / cheddar cheese….
Sheersha Abdul Razak says
November 9, 2013 at 3:10 pmThanks for the recipe. I was waiting for this recipe.
Surya Ramalingam! says
May 16, 2014 at 2:41 amTried this w/o cheese (as i didnt have!) added capsicum and zucchini along carrot..tasted yummmmyyy!!! Thanks a lot for the recipe!!
Divya Bhatt says
December 30, 2015 at 1:38 pmCan I use only Maida instead of cornflour? Will it taste the same or different?
SHARMILEE J says
January 6, 2016 at 10:02 amYou can …no not much of difference in taste
jean says
January 26, 2017 at 3:27 pmWhat type of cheese should I use for this recipe?
Sharmilee J says
January 26, 2017 at 4:12 pmI used cube cheese