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   @bakesliceserve 1 week ago

   Ingredients

   For pasta
   • 1 cup pasta (penne / fusilli / macaroni)
   • Water for boiling
   • ½ tsp salt
   • 1 tsp oil

   For white sauce
   • 2 tbsp butter
   • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
   • 1½ cups milk
   • 3 tbsp cheese (mozzarella or processed)
   • ½ tsp black pepper
   • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
   • ½ tsp oregano
   • Salt to taste

   Optional vegetables (recommended)
   • 2 tbsp sweet corn
   • 2 tbsp capsicum (chopped)
   • 2 tbsp carrot (chopped)
   • 2 tbsp mushrooms or broccoli

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   Step-by-step recipe

   Step 1: Boil the pasta
   1. Boil water with salt and oil.
   2. Add pasta and cook until al dente (soft but firm).
   3. Drain and keep aside.

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   Step 2: Prepare white sauce
   1. Heat butter in a pan.
   2. Add flour and cook for 1 minute (do not brown).
   3. Slowly add milk while stirring continuously.
   4. Cook until sauce thickens smoothly.

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   Step 3: Add seasoning & cheese
   1. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes.
   2. Mix in cheese and stir until melted.

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   Step 4: Add vegetables & pasta
   1. Add vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes.
   2. Add boiled pasta.
   3. Mix well until pasta is fully coated with sauce.

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   Step 5: Serve hot

   Top with extra cheese and herbs for richer flavor 🧀🌿