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White Pasta

Cultural Context

White Pasta, or Pasta al Burro, is a simple Italian dish that highlights the beauty of few ingredients. Traditionally enjoyed by children and busy families, it embodies comfort food in its purest form. The dish is often made with just pasta, butter, and cheese, making it quick to prepare yet satisfying. Today, variations abound, with many adding garlic, herbs, or even vegetables to enhance flavor and nutrition.

ItalianUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500g Pasta
Half Green Bell Pepper
1 Onion
Half Cup Cooked Corn
500g Chicken Breast
20g Butter
2tbap Flour
500g Milk
1tsp Black Pepper
1tsp Pepper Flakes
1tsp Curry powder
1tsp All purpose Seasoning
Salt
Dried Oregano
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

1

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

2

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

3

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

4

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened.

5

Add cooked corn, chicken breast, and cook until chicken is done.

6

Stir in flour and cook for a minute.

7

Gradually add milk while stirring to avoid lumps, and cook until thickened.

8

Season with black pepper, pepper flakes, curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and dried oregano.

9

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.

10

Top with mozzarella cheese and let it melt before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletmeasuring spoonsserving spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Pasta al BurroButter Pasta

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