White Sauce Pasta Recipe with Penne Pasta (2024)

5 from 1 vote

Author: Sangeetha Vel

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Italian, American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

• ▢ 1 cup Penne Pasta
• ▢ ¼ cup Carrot, chopped
• ▢ ¼ cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• ▢ ¼ cup Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
• ▢ ¼ cup Onion, chopped
• ▢ 2 tsp All-Purpose Flour
• ▢ 2 cups Milk
• ▢ 3 tbsp Oil
• ▢ Salt, as needed
• ▢ 1 tsp Parsley, dried
• ▢ ½ tsp Basil Leaves, dried
• ▢ ½ tsp Oregano
• ▢ ½ tsp Pepper Powder
• ▢ ½ tsp Chili Flakes
• ▢ 2 tsp Garlic, minced
• ▢ 3 tsp Butter, salted
• ▢ 3 cups Water

To Cook Penne Pasta

• Fill a wide-bottomed pan with water, add oil and a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Then, gently stir in the Penne Pasta.

  

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• Let the pasta cook for 7 to 10 minutes until it's tender. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside for later.

  

To Stir Fry the Vegetables

• Heat a pan over medium heat and melt 1 tsp of butter. Add garlic and sauté until it becomes aromatic.

  

• Then, add onions, red and yellow bell peppers, and carrots to the pan. Sauté until they soften.

  

• Once the vegetables are cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside for later use.

  

To Make White Sauce Pasta

• Place a pan over medium heat and melt 2 tsp of butter, then stir in all-purpose flour.

  

• Blend the flour well to avoid lumps and cook until it becomes aromatic.

  

• Gradually add 1 cup of milk, stirring continuously until the mixture starts to thicken.

  

• Add the second cup of milk, continuing to stir. This gradual addition ensures a smooth, creamy sauce.

  

• Mix in dried basil, oregano, parsley, pepper powder, chili flakes, and the previously sautéed veggies.

  

• Once everything is well combined and the sauce has reached the desired consistency, your creamy White Sauce is ready to be served over Pasta.

  

To Serve

• Serve the creamy White Sauce over the cooked Penne Pasta and enjoy this delicious dish for lunch, dinner, or as a delightful evening snack.

  

Here are some tips to elevate your White Sauce Pasta:

• Pasta Texture: Cook the pasta according to package instructions, ensuring it's tender but not overly soft or mushy.
• White Sauce: Achieving the right consistency for the White Sauce is key to this dish. For larger batches, refer to our dedicated post on making White Sauce to ensure perfect results.
• Pasta Choices: While I've used Penne, feel free to substitute it with rotini, spaghetti, or linguine, depending on what you have available.
• Adjusting Heat: The chili flakes and pepper powder add a nice warmth to the sauce. You can alter these amounts to suit your preferred spice level.
• Adding Protein: This recipe uses vegetables, but you're welcome to incorporate proteins like chicken or shrimp.
• Cheese Options: Though not included in this recipe, adding mozzarella or parmesan can enhance the creaminess and flavor.
• Flour-Free Alternative: If you prefer not using flour, a combination of cream and Mozzarella cheese can be used to create a similar sauce consistency.