Baked Penne Chicken Pasta Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka

Baked Penne Chicken Pasta Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of penne pasta
• 10 tomatoes
• 2 onions
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 10 cloves of garlic
• 200 grams of chicken
• 200 grams of tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons pepper powder
• 1/2 cup bread flour
• 100 grams butter
• 2 cups milk
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil or vegetable oil (about 4 tablespoons)
• Grated mozzarella cheese (or any other type of cheese)
• Optional: oregano for seasoning

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • Boil the pasta in salted water with 1 tablespoon of oil until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Cut the chicken into large squares and set aside.
3. Make Tomato Puree:
   • Remove the seeds from the tomatoes, blend them into a puree, strain, and cook on the stove until it thickens. Set aside.
4. Prepare Vegetables:
   • Chop the garlic finely.
   • Finely chop the onions.
   • Cut the bell peppers into small squares.
5. Cook the Vegetables and Chicken:
   • Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil in a large pan.
   • Add the onions and sauté until fragrant.
   • Add the chopped garlic and sauté briefly.
   • Add the chicken pieces and mix well.
   • Add the red and green bell peppers.
   • Add 2 tablespoons of pepper powder and salt to taste.
   • Add the prepared tomato puree and tomato sauce. Mix well and cook until it resembles a curry. Set aside.
6. Make the White Sauce:
   • In another pan, melt the butter.
   • Add the bread flour and stir until combined.
   • Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
   • Season with pepper powder, salt, and oregano (if using). Remove from heat.
7. Assemble the Pasta:
   • In a large bowl, combine the boiled pasta, chicken mixture, and white sauce. Mix well.
8. Bake the Pasta:
   • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
   • Top with grated mozzarella cheese (or any cheese you prefer).
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.

This dish serves four people.

Enjoy your delicious baked penne chicken pasta!

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