Baked Pasta recipe- White sauce pasta recipe

Baked Pasta Recipe

White sauce pasta is an easy to make recipe and what is better than making this pasta cheesier and better. Baked pasta is an improvised version of the basic white sauce pasta where pasta is baked by adding more cheese and veggies. This pasta is quite famous in cafes as well as restaurants and kids, as well as adults, enjoy eating it.

Baked pasta is basically a cooked pasta with a smooth and rich white sauce which is then baked with lots of cheese. So, to make this pasta all you need is any pasta of your choice, milk, butter, veggies, flour and lots of cheese! So, do not wait and try this cheesy and mouth-watering recipe right now! Also read the tips to make the perfect baked pasta.

Pro tips for baked pasta recipe

1. Use lots of water to boil the pasta. Also, use a big pan so that the pasta does not stick together.
2. Stir the pasta after every few minutes. This will prevent sticking.
3. After boiling the pasta, always pour cold water on the pasta to stop the cooking process. This helps in keeping pasta firm and not turn it into a soggy mess.
4. Do not overcook the veggies. Sauté them for a little time so that the texture remains crunchy.
5. You can use veggies of your choice like- broccoli, carrots, baby corn, zucchini etc.

FAQs

• How to know that the pasta is done?

The best way to know if the pasta is done is by tasting it. It should be done al dente, which means it should be soft yet firm to bite. The more you boil it the more sticky it gets.

• Why do we need cold milk in pasta sauce?

Cold milk helps prevent lumps. Hot or room temperature milk can cause lumps in the sauce of pasta. So make sure to use cold milk to prevent lumps in the white sauce.

Other recipes to try

1. Red sauce pasta– Pasta made in a rich and creamy red sauce with an Indian twist.
2. Pasta salad– this dish is perfect as an appetizer and also as a side dish. It tastes best when cold and is common in almost every American household.

Dinner rolls or garlic knots make a great accompaniment with this baked pasta recipe.

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Step by step baked pasta recipe with pictures

Boiling pasta

1. Boil around 5 to 6 cups of water in a pan and add 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp olive oil to it.
2. Add 2 cups of penne pasta to the boiling water and let the pasta boil on medium heat. Let the pasta boil until it is al dente, that is it becomes soft yet still firm.
3. Strain the pasta in a colander and add cold water to it. The cold water helps to stop the cooking process so that pasta does not become soggy and messy.

For white sauce

1. In a pan add 2 tbsp butter and let it melt on low heat. Once the butter melts, add 2 tbsp maida and let it roast for a minute on medium heat.
2. Add ¾ cup cold milk and mix continuously until you combine everything and there are no lumps.
3. Add 3 slices of cheese and mix everything until the cheese melts completely.
4. Now in a pan heat 2 tbsp olive oil and add 2 tbsp chopped garlic. Fry it for a minute on medium heat.
5. Add 1 red bell pepper and 1 capsicum and fry on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Now add 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp basil and mix them properly.
7. Add the boiled pasta to the vegetables and mix them well. Add ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper and white sauce to the pasta.
8. Mix everything well and transfer the pasta to a glass container that is suitable for baking.

Baking the pasta

1. Grate 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and spread it on top of the pasta. Also, add some chopped olives on top.
2. Bake the pasta at 200^o C for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
3. Remove the pasta from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. So, your baked pasta is now ready. Serve and enjoy.