Penne Pasta In White Sauce

Servings: 2
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked penne pasta (4 oz)
  • 2 tsps Olive oil
  • 2 tsps Garlic (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup Onions (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup Broccoli florets (blanched)
  • ½ cup Bell peppers (mixed colors, thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup Zucchini (thinly sliced sticks)
  • ½ cup Carrots (thinly sliced sticks)
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese (grated, optional )
Instructions
  1. In a frying pan, heat oil on medium, sauté garlic then add the vegetables.
  2. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter on low heat.
  4. Add flour and stir continuously for 30 seconds.
  5. Gradually add milk stirring with a whisk to prevent lumps.
  6. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add seasonings and mix.
  8. Adjust the milk quantity to desired consistency of the sauce.
  9. Combine the vegetables, pasta and cheese.
  10. Mix well and heat until the cheese is melted.
  11. Serve with garlic bread.
Sauce
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps Butter
  • 2 tbsps All purpose flour
  • 1½ cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Crushed red pepper
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper