Creamy Spinach and Corn Pasta in Whole Wheat White Sauce

Directions

1. To make Spinach Corn Pasta, we will first cook the pasta. Heat water a large pan on high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and salt. Cook until the pasta is al dente or cooked as per your liking. Once cooked, drain the water, preserve some of the water to flavor the sauce and rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. To make the pasta sauce, whisk the milk, wheat flour, black pepper powder, and salt. Stir until there are no lumps. Next, heat a tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan (buy it here) over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and saute for few minutes, until you smell the aromas coming through and the onions have softened. Pour the milk mixture into the sauteed onion and keep stirring continuously to cook the sauce. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens and has cooked through. Cook the sauce on medium heat, so the sauce thickens gradually with no lumps. If the sauce is too thick, you can add reserve boiled pasta water or more milk to get the desired consistency. Add the grated nutmeg and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
3. Our next step is to cook the spinach. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the spinach and corn and cook until the spinach has wilted down. This will take about a minute. Add the pasta to the cooked spinach and give it a stir.
4. When you are ready to serve, combine the sauce along with the spinach pasta and give it a toss in the wok. Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste.
5. It is important to mix the sauce to the pasta only when you are ready to serve, so the pasta tastes fresh and does not become sticky and gooey.
6. Sprinkle chili flakes and oregano before serving.
7. Serve the Spinach Corn Pasta in Whole Wheat White Sauce along with warm garlic bread for a weeknight dinner.