Easy Cheesy Vegetable Pasta
by Tarla Dalal
easy cheesy vegetable pasta recipe | Indian style cheesy penne pasta | cheesy white sauce pasta| with 28 amazing images.
easy cheesy vegetable pasta is a simple and delicious pasta recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Learn how to make easy cheesy vegetable pasta recipe | Indian style cheesy penne pasta | cheesy white sauce pasta |
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this cheesy vegetable pasta recipe. This Indian style cheesy penne pasta is a quick 30 minute recipe where the sauce and the veggies are cooked in the same pan. It's a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into your diet, while satisfying your cheesy cravings.
The base is a creamy béchamel sauce mixed with cheese that coats the veggies and pasta. béchamel sauce or white sauce is a simple sauce made usually with butter, flour and milk. The creamy sauce, loaded with vibrant vegetables and melted cheese, is sure to satisfy your cravings.
pro tips to make easy cheesy vegetable pasta: 1. Sautéing vegetables adds a smoky, caramelized flavor that takes your pasta to the next level. 2. You can add a splash of fresh cream that can make your sauce extra creamy and rich. 3. Experiment with different cheese like mozzarella or cheddar to make this recipe.
Enjoy easy cheesy vegetable pasta recipe | Indian style cheesy penne pasta | with detailed step by step photos.
Easy Cheesy Vegetable Pasta recipe - How to make Easy Cheesy Vegetable Pasta
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Makes 4 servings
For Easy Cheesy Vegetable Pasta
3 cups cooked penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cheese slices
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1/8 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
Other Ingredients
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped coloured capsicum
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (khumbh)
1/4 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
For easy cheesy vegetable pasta
- For easy cheesy vegetable pasta
- To make {span class="bold1"}easy cheesy vegetable pasta recipe{/span}, heat 1 tbsp butter in a broad non-stick pan, add onion, coloured capsicum, mushroom, sweet corn, salt and pepper powder.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
- Heat the remaining butter in a deep pan, add plain flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for a minute.
- Add milk and immediately whisk well until no lumps remain.
- Add the cheese slices, chilli flakes, oregano, mixed herbs, nutmeg powder, salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the cooked pasta, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}easy cheesy vegetable pasta{/span} immediately.
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what is easy cheesy vegetable pasta made of?
- See the below image of list of ingredients for making easy cheesy vegetable pasta.
how to sauté vegetables
- To make easy cheesy vegetable pasta recipe | Indian style cheesy penne pasta | cheesy white sauce pasta | heat 1 tbsp butter in a broad non-stick pan. Butter adds a buttery, savory flavor and this creates a creamy and velvety texture that coats the pasta perfectly.
- Add ½ cup chopped onions. Sautéed onions add a delightful textural contrast to the smooth pasta and creamy sauce. Their soft, slightly crisp texture provides a pleasant mouthfeel.
- Add ½ cup chopped coloured capsicum. Chopped colored capsicum adds a vibrant burst of color, flavor, and texture to your easy cheesy vegetable pasta.
- Add ½ cups chopped mushrooms (khumbh). Chopped mushrooms provide a pleasant bite and a slightly chewy texture that contrasts with the smooth pasta and sauce.
- Add ¼ cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane). Sweet corn adds a delightful burst of sweetness and a touch of natural sweetness to the cheesy vegetable pasta.
- Add salt to taste.
- Add freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
how to proceed
- Heat the remaining 2 tbsp butter in a deep pan.
- Add 1½ tbsp plain flour (maida). When you cook plain flour with butter or oil, it forms a roux. This roux acts as a thickening agent for the sauce. As you gradually add milk or cream to the roux while whisking, the flour molecules absorb the liquid, creating a smooth and velvety sauce.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for a minute.
- Add 1½ cups milk. Milk adds richness and creaminess to the sauce, making it smooth and luscious. It helps to coat the pasta and vegetables evenly, creating a delightful mouthfeel.
- Whisk well until no lumps remain.
- Add 3 cheese slices. Cheese slices play a crucial role in creating a creamy and flavorful sauce for easy cheesy vegetable pasta. When heated with milk or cream, the cheese slices melt smoothly, forming a rich and creamy sauce that coats the pasta and vegetables. This creates a luxurious mouthfeel and enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
- Add 1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika). Chilli flakes add a subtle kick of heat and a touch of spice to the cheesy vegetable pasta.
- Add 1 tsp dried oregano. Oregano is a versatile herb that adds a delightful flavor profile to the cheesy vegetable pasta.
- Add 1 dried mixed herbs. Mixed herbs add a delightful depth of flavor to cheesy vegetable pasta. They enhance the overall taste profile by providing a blend of aromatic herbs like oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary.
- Add 1/8 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder. Nutmeg powder adds a warm, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor to your cheesy vegetable pasta.
- Add salt to taste.
- Add freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add 3 cups cooked penne pasta.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve easy cheesy vegetable pasta recipe | Indian style cheesy penne pasta | cheesy white sauce pasta | immediately.
pro tips to make easy cheesy vegetable pasta
- Sautéing vegetables adds a smoky, caramelized flavor that takes your pasta to the next level.
- You can add a splash of fresh cream that can make your sauce extra creamy and rich.
- Experiment with different cheese like mozzarella or cheddar to make this recipe.
| Energy | 420 cal |
| Protein | 14.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 16.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 49.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 520.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 24.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 11.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 285.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 205.6 mg |
| Sodium | 277.8 mg |
| Potassium | 181.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
hello I have follow ur instructions what to do if white sauce is in liquid form
The recipe is very easy to follow. My wife liked the pasta. This was my first attempt to make pasta.
what is the substitute for celery ?
Hi Tarla ji, tried this recipe just now, my daughter is super happy... thank you very much.
Hello tarla ji, Can we add Parmesan or Mexican 4 chese here instead ? Thank you !
Hi Tarla ji... The pasta is really amazing...Just loved it....But I just wanted to know that can we add coriander instead of celery...
Wow..loved it so yummy....
Hello Tarla ji...NEED YOUR HELP... Muje Pasta Bahot pasand hai. Every weekend real peprika me jate hai. Aur vaha ka pasta muje Bahot pasand hai n offcource voh log kaise banate hai voh nahi batayege.. So I want to know that pasta details.. Pasta was macaroni with like white sauce.. And sauce looks like curd and taste was sweet type... Please help me.. Thank you
Very yummy taste....
Hello Tarla ji, can you please tell me what all boiled veggies can we use? And is there any substitution for celery leaves as it is not easily available in the market.