Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Creamy pasta

I like tomato based pasta the spicy one. But if it is for kids or party I prefer this type of pasta. Kids love the white creamy color with here and there colored veggies.

If the veggies are stir fried in pan the color of vegetable reduces. So I use microwave method. You can add more cheese if kids love.


Ingredients:

Pasta - 2 cups (any shape)
Broccoli - 1/4 cup
Carrot - 1/4 cup
Mixed color bell peppers - 1/4 cup
Milk - 2 cups
Olive oil - 4 tsp
All purpose flour - 2 tsp
Pepper and salt - as per taste
Italian seasoning - 1 tsp
Parmesan cheese - 2 tbsp



Method:

Boil the pasta as per package instruction. Chop the veggies. Combine all the veggies and microwave for 2 minutes. Microwaving the vegetables will help to have its color.

In a large skillet with 4 tsp of oil add some Italian seasoning and all purpose flour and fry for a minute. Do not burn or change the color of flour. Add milk slowly, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add pepper and salt after thickened.

After the sauce is ready add the cooked pasta and veggies. Add paramesan cheese if needed.


40 comments:

  1. Once in a while creamy indulgence is not a sin looks so yumm

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  2. I love pasta. I prepare in the same way and use milk to bring the creaminess to the pasta. Love the pictures.

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  3. Yummy creamy pasta, love the color. Nice clicks as well Anu :-)

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  4. Great idea putting all those veggie chunks in there to get some more nutrients in there. Also, this does not look as heavy as the standard mac n cheese which is a good thing. Great recipe!

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  5. yummy pasta.....superbly done Anu

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  6. I also like the spicy one more. But once in a while i like to eat creamy pasta. Yours looks fabulous

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  7. The pasta looks creamy and delicious.

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  8. colourful pasta.. and doesn't look heavy.. yum yum..
    Noel collections

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  9. i love pasta too.. this looks creamy colorful.. wish i could have a plate now :)

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  11. yummy pasta, nice addition of veggies, kids will love it :)

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  12. Very colorful, and not that much cheese too, actually a healthy version..

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  13. Great dish and very healthy. Love it!

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  14. wow.. pastas are my favourite... never tried this way... looks delicious... bookmarking it..

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  15. pasta looks delicious and yummy

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  16. Lovely pasta
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  17. pasta looks so creamy and yummy

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  18. Oh looks so creamy and inviting... Nice one

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  19. Tempting and super delicious pasta.

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  20. the pasta looks and feels so good. Yumm
    Love Ash.

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  21. looks very yummy will surely try for the kids.

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  22. wow..these looks fantastic. love the beautiful colours and the clicks.

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  23. looks yummy...I like creamy pasta better than the red sauce ones!

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  24. that looks so creamy...perfect click!!!

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  25. I like your idea of using microwave to keep the colours of veggies intact..colourful veggies increases the appetite for sure..lovely recipe.

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  26. wow.. super delicious pasta.. yummm
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  27. I had a friend who made this regularly..tastes yumm..bookmarked

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