Simple White Sauce Pasta at Home
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Prep Time10 Mins
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Cook Time25 Mins
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Total Time35 Mins
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DifficultyModerate
Ingredients
Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Boil the Pasta to Perfection
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Grab a saucepan and add 6 cups of water. Bring it to a rapid boil.
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Toss in 2 cups of penne pasta and cook until it’s 90% done—soft, but with a slight bite.
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Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process.
👉 Tip: This keeps your pasta from becoming mushy and ensures that perfect texture!
🍗 Step 2: Sauté the Chicken
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In a hot pan, pour in 1 tablespoon of oil. Let it heat up.
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Add 500g of cubed chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken turns a gorgeous white.
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Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of pepper, and ½ teaspoon of paprika.
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Stir well and let it cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
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Set your beautifully spiced chicken aside, ready to shine!
🧈 Step 3: Create the Silky White Sauce
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In another pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat, letting it turn golden and fragrant.
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Toss in 1 tablespoon of garlic and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and aromatic.
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Add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour, stirring it into the butter to form a smooth paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.
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Slowly pour in 1½ cups of milk, whisking constantly to keep the sauce smooth.
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Add 1 tablespoon of red chilies (or red chili flakes) and 1 tablespoon of chopped green onions for that little kick and fresh taste.
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Let the sauce gently simmer until it starts to thicken—this is your creamy magic!
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Now, stir in ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and ½ teaspoon of chili flakes. Keep stirring until the sauce is perfectly smooth and velvety.
🍴 Step 4: Mix It All Together
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Gently fold in the cooked chicken and boiled penne pasta. Toss everything together, ensuring every pasta piece is luxuriously coated in that creamy sauce.
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Let it cook together for 1–2 more minutes, giving time for all those delicious flavors to blend.
🌿 Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
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Garnish your creamy pasta with a sprinkle of fresh coriander leaves for a burst of green and fresh flavor.
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Serve hot and dig in! 🥄✨
