To make white sauce pasta without using all-purpose flour (maida) and cheese, you can still achieve a creamy and flavorful dish by using alternative ingredients. Here’s a simple recipe for white sauce pasta without maida and cheese:
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of pasta (any type you prefer)
- 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour or any flour of your choice (like chickpea flour or rice flour)
- 2 cups of milk (whole milk, almond milk, or any plant-based milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: minced garlic, chopped onions, chopped mushrooms, diced chicken, or vegetables of your choice for added flavor and texture
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it’s al dente (cooked but still firm to the bite).
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside. You can drizzle a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the White Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- If you’re using minced garlic or onions, sauté them in the butter until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the whole wheat flour or alternative flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously to form a smooth paste (roux).
- Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw taste of the flour.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the Pasta and Sauce:
- Once the sauce has thickened, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan with the white sauce.
- Gently toss the pasta in the sauce until it’s well coated and heated through.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve:
- Once the pasta is coated evenly with the sauce and heated through, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Serve the white sauce pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley or any other herbs you prefer.
Enjoy your homemade white sauce pasta without maida and cheese! This recipe provides a healthier and dairy-free alternative while still maintaining a delicious creamy texture. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite ingredients for added flavor and texture.