4tbspoats flourse whole wheat flour if you domt have oats flour
2cupslow fat milk
1/2tsporeganofinely chopped
the winter veggies
1cupbroccoliflorets
1cupBrussels sprouts
toppings to bake
1/2tspbutter
3tbspParmesan cheesegrated
3tbspbreadcrumbs
Instructions
to cook the pasta
In a large pot bring the water up to a boil.
Once the water is at a rolling boil add salt and the dry pasta.
Based on the cooking time of the pasta cut, test the pasta and drain when slightly under. Set aside till the other ingredients are ready.
for the white sauce - bechamel
In a nonstick saucepan, heat the butter and add in the garlic. as the garlic starts sizzling, add the oats flour and roast till it attains a cooked aroma.
Now add milk half cup at a time and whisk till it is smooth with no lumps.
Add the rest of the milk and cook it down till it is honey consistency.
Stir in the oregano and crushed pepper and the white sauce( bechamel ) is ready.
for the veggies
Heat up the butter in a pan and add the brussels sprouts. Slow roast till one side is golden.
Now add the broccoli and remove from heat.
to bake
Preheat the oven at 170 degrees.
In a baking pan, arrange a layer of the cooked pasta followed by some veggies.
Top it with a generous serving of bechamel.
Follow up with more pasta and veggies till they are finished and top it with more bechamel.
Now mix the grated parmesan and the bread crumbs and sprinkle generously.
Bake the pasta till a golden crust forms and the sauce bubbles up well.