Friday, October 5, 2012

PASTA AND CHEESE TREAT

INGREDIENTS

pasta 225 gm
egg  1 beaten( optional)
cottage cheese grated  125 gm
fennel seeds   1 tbsp
capsicum chopped 1 tbsp
celery chopped  1 tbsp

FOR THE MILK SAUCE

milk 300 ml
pepper pdr  1/2 tsp
onion 1 small chopped fine
butter 2 tbsp
wheat flour ( if you want it healthy)   3 tbsp   or plain flour   3 tbsp
salt to taste
celery chopped  2 tbsp
tomatoes 4 sliced
cheese  200 gm grated
spring onion chopped to garnish   2 tbsp

METHOD

Cook pasta as per instructions in the packet, drain & keep aside.

To make the milk sauce, heat boil, with crushed pepper, but don't let it boil.  Remove from fire & keep it aside for 10 minutes.
In another saucepan, melt butter, sprinkle flour & stir constantly & cook over low flame.
Slowly add milk, stirring well to prevent any lumps from being formed, stir well, cook till smooth & thickened.
Stir in the beaten egg, if used, add cottage cheese, crushed pepper, chopped capsicum, celery & fennel seeds, season the sauce with salt & pepper to taste.
Spoon the mixture over the pasta in a baking bowl, making sure that it is well covered.
Top it with a layer of sliced tomatoes.
Sprinkle cheese over the tomatoes & bake in a pre-heated oven at 190 deg. C for 20-25 minutes or until cheese melts & gets golden.
Garnish with chopped spring onion & serve hot.

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