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White Sauce Pasta with Mushrooms

Cultural Context

White Sauce Pasta, known as 'Pasta alla Besciamella' in Italy, is a creamy dish that combines pasta with a rich béchamel sauce. It is often enjoyed as a comforting meal and is popular in various forms across the globe. In Pakistan, this dish has been embraced and adapted, often featuring local ingredients like mushrooms and spices, making it a favorite for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.

ItalianPKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 medium red bell pepper
1 cup sweet corn
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup cheese
1/4 cup scallion greens

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is a gluten-free thickener.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

1

Boil enough water in a pot to cook macaroni.

2

Add macaroni to the boiling water.

3

Once macaroni is boiled enough, drain and set aside.

4

In a pan, add a little olive oil and butter.

5

Add chopped garlic, onion, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sweet corn to the pan.

6

Sauté the vegetables on low flame for 5 minutes.

7

Season with salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.

8

Add the boiled macaroni to the sautéed vegetables.

9

In another pan, melt butter for the white sauce.

10

Add all-purpose flour to the melted butter and mix well.

11

Gradually add milk to the mixture and boil on low flame until it thickens.

12

Season the white sauce with salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.

13

Once the sauce is thick and creamy, add cheese to it.

14

Add the cooked macaroni to the thick white sauce and mix well.

15

Garnish with scallion greens before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingthickening

Equipment Needed

potpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Creamy Mushroom PastaPasta in White Sauce

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