Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish that combines simplicity with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Pasta
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 3–4 Garlic cloves
- 1 Onion
- 1/3 cup Capsicum
- 1/3 cup Carrot
- 1/3 cup Boiled Sweet Corn
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Cheese
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tbsp Salt
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in your pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Veggies: Heat the oil in a large pan. Add onions and sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Then add capsicum, carrots, and sweet corn, cooking until tender (4-5 minutes).
- Make the Roux: Push the veggies to one side, adding butter to the cleared area. Once melted, whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until golden (1-2 minutes).
- Coat with Creamy Goodness: Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and chili flakes as it thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Add Cheese & Combine: Stir in grated cheese until melted. Combine drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Plate and Serve: Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot, garnished with extra chili flakes and fresh herbs if available.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins. This dish can be made dairy-free with appropriate substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, comfort food, Italian cuisine, vegetarian