I'm sure everyone has tried their hand at cooking in the lockdown period. And I'm no different. I attempted several recipes, most of them were what my mom refused to make. Among them, this simple recipe of white pasta was a definite hit. We usually tend to have pasta at a fancy, overpriced Italian restaurant or maybe a café. During lockdown only I realized how effortless it really is. It's not only super easy to make but can also be made under 30 minutes. I'm sure this recipe will win hearts at home. Cook and check for yourself. Check out the ingredients below followed by the steps for preparation.

INGREDIENTS 

Pasta 1 cup

Garlic  3 cloves, finely chopped

Milk  2 cups 

All purpose flour 3 tablespoons 

Butter 2 tablespoons 

Crushed pepper  1 teaspoon 

Oregano  half teaspoon  

Thyme  half teaspoon 

Olive oil  3 tablespoons 

Onion(half)  finely chopped 

Capsicum(half)  finely chopped  

Cheese  for garnishing 

Salt to taste       

  PREPARATION       

1. Boil 4 cups of water after adding 1 teaspoon of salt. After it comes to a boil, add the pasta.
2. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes and ensure its cooked perfectly. Drain off the water and keep it aside.
3. In a pan, heat the olive oil and add the chopped garlic. Then add the onions and capsicum. You can also add corn, broccoli to this. Sauté them just enough as they should remain crunchy. Add half teaspoon of crushed pepper and half teaspoon of salt to this. Set this aside.
4. In another pan, heat the butter. To this add the flour and mix well. Once it combines well, add one cup of milk. Stir it well. Keep stirring and make sure there are no lumps. The sauce will thicken. Add another cup of milk and keep mixing it well. If you would like cheesy sauce, add little of cheddar cheese to this.
5. Cook the sauce until it turns smooth and the creamy texture is attained. Add half teaspoon of crushed pepper, half teaspoon of salt and the herbs. I used oregano and thyme. You can add any herb of your choice. Mix all of this well.
6. Now add the sautéed vegetables and combine them well.
7. Finally add the cooked pasta and mix everything very gently. The sauce might thicken now. In that case, add 2 tablespoons of pasta water. Combine everything well. 
8. At last add some grated cheese and serve.

Creamy White Sauce Pasta is ready!

If you haven't had the chance to make pasta at home, do follow this recipe and let me know whether it was a hit at your home too.