White Sauce Pasta with Vegetables and Cheese Recipe
A creamy and flavorful White Sauce Pasta made with tender pasta, sautéed mixed vegetables, broccoli, and a rich homemade white sauce, finished with melted shredded cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta
- 1 bowl frozen mixed vegetables
- 250 ml white sauce
- 1 bowl broccoli florets
- 1 bowl shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the white sauce: In a pot, gently heat the white sauce until it comes to a boil, then turn off the heat and set it aside to keep warm.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of oil, then add the pasta. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the pasta is soft but still firm to the bite. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a separate pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant to enhance its flavor.
- Cook vegetables: Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the pan and sauté for 1 minute. Then add the broccoli florets and stir for another minute to bring out their natural sweetness.
- Add pasta and season: Add the cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the pasta and stir continuously for about 1 minute until it melts and binds all ingredients together into a creamy mixture.
- Serve: Serve the White Sauce Pasta hot, garnished as desired for an immediately satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente to maintain the best texture.
- Use any combination of your favorite frozen or fresh vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
- If white sauce is store-bought, heat gently to avoid burning.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or milk to the white sauce before heating.
