[ASMR] White Sauce Pasta Bake | Creamy Bechamel Pasta Casserole

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is often less expensive and still melts well.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a cost-effective protein alternative.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened.

Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream; cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg; remove from heat.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sauce, spinach, mushrooms, and cooked chicken; mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top for a crispy finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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