Vegetables and Spaghetti in Cheesy White Sauce
by Tarla Dalal
It is difficult to find a recipe that will please everybody. This novel recipe of vegetable and cheese layers with a splattering of spaghetti in between is sure to satisfy a connoisseur’s inner urge while also appeasing a kid’s quest for fun.
It would be a good choice for a potluck or children’s party. Cheese biscuits are sprinkled on top to add a tempting, crispy feel, while the dollop of butter gives it a lovely, gourmet finish.
Serve warm along with Spinach and Bean Pizza and end with refreshing and tangy Orange Soda with Vanilla Ice- Cream .
Vegetables and Spaghetti in Cheesy White Sauce recipe - How to make Vegetables and Spaghetti in Cheesy White Sauce
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated processed cheese
1/3 cup potatoes , cut lengthwise
1 cup carrot , cut into long strips
1/2 cup cauliflower , cut into strips
3/4 cup boiled spaghetti
1 cup capsicum , cut into strips
1 1/2 cups white sauce
3 tbsp fresh cream (optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
2 tbsp cheeslings
2 tbsp bread crumbs
1 tbsp butter
- Method
- Combine the mozzarella and processed cheese in a small bowl and keep aside.
- Combine the potatoes, carrots, cauliflower and ½ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 9 minutes.
- Add the spaghetti, capsicum, white sauce, cream, half the cheese, salt and pepper and mix well
- Sprinkle the cheese biscuits, bread crumbs and the remaining cheese on top.
- Dot it with butter and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 356 cal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.1 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Fat | 19.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1263.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 56.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 15.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 307.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 159.3 mg |
| Potassium | 224 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
the vegetable imperial is a very tasty and healthy dish. even though it was a bit thin initially it later turned out to be just fine after taking it out of the microwave