Saturday, June 12, 2010

Pasta n' Peas in White sauce

Ingredients:

Pasta - 250 g

Butter - 2 tbsp
Garlic - 5 pods , peeled and chopped
Maida - 2 tbsp
Milk - 4 cups
Salt - to taste
Mixed Italian Herbs - 1 tbsp
Green Peas - 1 cup boiled or microwaved(Can use fresh or frozen)

Method:

Boil the pasta as per instructions on packet and strain and keep aside.

Melt the butter in a skillet or non stick pan

Add the garlic and roast till it turns slightly brown

Add the maida and saute

Add the milk slowly and keep stirring.Ensure that there are no lumps

Add the mixed herbs and salt to taste

When the sauce thickens add the peas and pasta and toss well so that the sauce is evenly coated all over.

Add milk if required to alter thickness of sauce as per individual taste.