PENNE PASTA1 AND 1/2 CUP
WHITE SAUCE1 CUP
MIXED VEGGIES3/4 CUP
OLIVE OIL1 TBLSP
OREGANOPOWDER1/2 TSP
BLACK PEPPERTO TASTE
SALTAS NEEDED
CAPSICUM (CHOPPED)1 TBLSP
PARMESAN CHEESE1 TBLSP(FOR GARNISHING)
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METHOD:

  • Chop the veggies finely (i used carrot,green peas, corn and broccoli)
  • Boil the veggies in little water by adding little salt to this.
  • Do not over cook, let the veggies be crunchy.
White sauce pasta step1 - 2
  • Cook the pasta as per the instructions by adding salt and few drops of olive oil.
  • Drain the water and run the pasta thro cold water.
pasta step 3 - 3
  • In a sauce pan, add oil and add the capsicum and saute for a minute.
pasta step 4 - 4
  • Add the veggies to this and saute for few seconds and add the oregano and pepper powder.
pasta step 5 - 5
  • Add the white sauce to this and mix well.
  • Let this boil for a minute.
pasta step 5 - 6
  • Add the cooked pasta to this and give it a nice stir gently.
  • After 2 minutes switch off the flame.
pasta step 6 - 7
  • Serve it hot by sprinkling little parmesan cheese on the top .( i didn’t have cheese in hand , so i didn’t add)
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Note:

  1. You can soak the pasta in water for 10 minutes before cooking which will ensure easy and fast cooking.
  2. You can veggies of your own choice.
  3. You can add red chilli flakes to this while serving if you want this little spicy.