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White Sauce Pasta with Mushrooms

Cultural Context

White Sauce Pasta, known as 'Pasta alla Besciamella' in Italy, is a creamy dish that combines pasta with a rich béchamel sauce. It is often enjoyed as a comforting meal and is popular in various forms across the globe. In Pakistan, this dish has been embraced and adapted, often featuring local ingredients like mushrooms and spices, making it a favorite for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.

ItalianPKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Boneless chicken cubes 200g
Soy sauce 1 tbs
Himalayan pink salt ¼ tsp or to taste
Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ¼ tsp
Dried oregano ¼ tsp
Cooking oil 1 tbs
Mushrooms sliced 1 Cup
Cooking oil 1 tsp
Blue band margarine 2-3 tbs
Lehsan (Garlic) chopped 1 tbs
Maida (All-purpose flour) 2 tbs
Doodh (Milk) 2 Cups or as required
Cream 1/3 Cup
Cheddar cheese grated ½ Cup
Lal mirch (Red chilli) crushed ½ tsp
Dried oregano ½ tsp
Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp or to taste
Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed ½ tsp
Penne pasta 250g boiled as per pack’s instruction
Fresh parsley chopped 2 tbs

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is a gluten-free thickener.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

1

In a bowl, add chicken, soy sauce, pink salt, black pepper powder, dried oregano & mix well.

2

In a wok, add cooking oil, seasoned chicken, mix well & cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes.

3

Add mushrooms, mix well & cook for 1-2 minutes & set aside.

4

In the same wok, add cooking oil, margarine & let it melt.

5

Add garlic & sauté for a minute.

6

Add all-purpose flour, mix well & cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes.

7

Gradually add milk, mix well & cook until it thickens.

8

Turn off the flame, add cream, cheddar cheese, red crushed chilli, dried oregano, pink salt, black pepper crushed, mix well, turn on the flame & cook for 1-2 minutes.

9

Add pasta, cooked chicken & mushrooms, fresh parsley & give it a good mix.

10

Sprinkle red chilli crushed, fresh parsley & serve!

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingthickening

Equipment Needed

wokbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Creamy Mushroom PastaPasta in White Sauce

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