Egyptian Cuisine

Chicken Negresco Pasta with White Sauce and Mozzarella

80 min 6 servings 840 kcal

Ingredients

  • penne pasta 500 g
  • salt for boiling water 1 tbsp
  • chicken breasts cut into 2 cm cubes 500 g
  • minced garlic 3 clove
  • paprika 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
  • salt (for chicken and sauce) 1.5 tsp
  • oil 2 tbsp
1

Undercooking the Pasta

Preheat the oven to **200°C**. Boil the pasta in **4 liters of boiling salted water** for **only 6–7 minutes** (2–3 minutes less than the package) and drain without rinsing. It will finish c...

2

Sautéing the Chicken

Season the chicken with **half a teaspoon of salt**, paprika, black pepper, and garlic. Heat the oil in a wide pan over **high heat** and sear the chicken for **6–7 minutes** until golden on...

3

The Vegetables

Add the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the chicken and toss for **4–5 minutes** over high heat until the mushrooms absorb their water and the vegetables soften slightly. Keep a slight...

4

The White Sauce

In another pot, melt the butter over medium heat, add the flour, and stir for **2 minutes** without browning — this removes the raw flour taste. Pour in the warm milk **gradually** while whi...

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