White Sauce Pasta
Cosmic Koala

White Sauce Pasta

Creamy Italian-style pasta in rich white sauce

A comforting bowl of pasta coated in a silky, cheesy white sauce with tender vegetables and aromatic herbs.

13Min
2Servings
485Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment

frying pan
spatula
whisk
tongs
pot
colander

Ingredients

White Sauce

butter (room_temperature)

2 tbsp

all purpose flour

1 tbsp

milk (cold)

180 ml

salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

0.25 tsp

oregano

0.5 tsp

chili flakes

0.5 tsp

cheddar cheese (shredded)

100 g

Pasta & Vegetables

pasta (boiled)

200 g

bell pepper (diced)

1 piece

mushrooms (sliced)

100 g

Instructions

1

Prepare the white roux

Create a smooth base for the white sauce by cooking butter and flour together.

1 minMedium heattimer 1 min
Stir continuously to prevent burning and ensure even cooking
2

Add milk and create sauce

Gradually incorporate milk while stirring to create a smooth, lump-free white sauce.

5 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Whisk vigorously to eliminate any lumps before they form
3

Season and add cheese

Add seasonings and cheese to create a flavorful, creamy sauce base.

3 minLow heat
Add cheese gradually to ensure smooth melting
4

Add vegetables

Incorporate your favorite vegetables into the creamy sauce.

2 minLow heat
Pre-cook harder vegetables like broccoli before adding to sauce
5

Combine with pasta

Add the boiled pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated.

2 minLow heat
Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop with splash of milk

Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess

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