4 EASY PASTA RECIPES FOR IFTAR DINNER RAMADAN SPECIAL 2021 | IFTAR DINNER RECIPE IDEAS | Ramadan2021

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and set aside.

In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.

Add flour to melted butter and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

Combine cooked pasta with cheese sauce and mix well.

Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.

Drizzle olive oil over the top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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