High-Protein Veg White Sauce Whole-Wheat Pasta

Ingredients

• 50 g whole wheat pasta (raw)
• 100 g low-fat paneer
• 100 g mixed vegetables
• 100 ml low-fat milk
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp whole wheat flour
• garlic, oregano, chili flakes, black pepper, salt to taste

Preparation

1. Boil pasta until al dente; drain and reserve.
2. Sauté minced garlic in 1 tsp oil; add vegetables and cook briefly.
3. Cube paneer; lightly pan-sear in remaining oil with spices.
4. Whisk flour into cold milk; simmer to thicken white sauce; season.
5. Combine pasta, vegetables, paneer and sauce; toss gently.
6. Serve hot garnished with oregano and chili flakes.