Also known as white sauce pasta, the Béchamel Sauce is the classic way to enjoy pasta. Translating to mean a rich and thick sauce made with milk, the Jowar pasta in Béchamel Sauce recipe offers a fine dining experience in light cheesy and creamy flavour.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Boil the Jowar pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium or low heat. Do not let it turn brown.
- Add Stir in the flour to form a smooth paste. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps.
- Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
- Add salt, white pepper and other seasoning as you desire.
- Pour the white sauce over the cooked Jowar pasta, and garnish it with grated cheddar cheese.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips For Healthy & Delicious Jowar Millet Pasta in Béchamel Sauce:
- To remove the raw flour taste, stirring continuously is best recommended.
- Always save some pasta water. If the sauce gets dry just add a bit of the stew water as required.
- Toss in some sauteed veggies to make your Brajra pasta more wholesome.
Other Seasoning You Can Add:
To add more flavour and texture to your al dante Jowar pasta with:
- Garlic powder or minced garlic.
- A mix of herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
- Red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Finely chopped parsley, basil, tomatoes, olives and more
- Adds a bright citrusy note with lemon zest.
- Parmesan cheese for extra richness and umami flavour.