Servings : 2 personsPreparation time : 15 mins
Cooking time : 10 mins
Ingredients:
Penne Pasta : 1- 1 1/2 cup
Corn kernels : 1/2 cup
Dried oregano : 1 tsp
Red chilli flakes : 1 tsp
Fresh Basil leaves : 4-5
Green chillies (finely chopped) : 1
Ginger (finely chopped) : 1/2 tsp
All purpose flour (Maida) : 2 tbsp
Butter : 2 tbsp
Milk : 1/2 cup
Processed Cheese : 1 cube
Black pepper powder : 1/2 tsp
Salt: to taste
Oil : 2-3 tbsp
Method
Let us divide this recipe into 3 steps to make it easier :
1. Cooking the pasta
2. Preparing white sauce
3. Finishing the recipe.
Step#1 : Cooking the pasta
Take a wide pan. Bring plenty of water to boil add salt (a pinch) and oil (1/2 tsp). Then slowly add the pasta and cook it till al dente (Pasta should be cooked until it's tender but slightly firm to the bite). Stir in between to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
After it is cooked, drain it in a colander and pour cold water on it. This is done to prevent it from getting cooked further. Mix another 1/2 tsp oil to it and keep it aside.Step#2 : Preparing the white sauce
In a pan or kadhai melt butter, simmer and add flour (maida) to it. Stir it continuously. Saute till maida is slightly cooked. At this stage add milk and stir comtinuously to avoid any lumps. When it starts thickening add cheese, oregano, red chilli flakes, ginger, basil leaves (crushed from your hands) . Add salt and black pepper powder. Cook it for 1-2 mins. If its too thick you can add more milk and stir continuously.
Step#3 : Finishing the recipe.Add corn to the white sauce and add the pasta. Cook it for 1- 2 mins. Grate cheese for garnishing. Serve with garlic bread.
Handy tips:
#I have used only corns , it goes well with white sauce. You can add capsicums and veggies of your choice.
# Instead of all purpose flour you can use cornflour.
