Ingredients:
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:
1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add all-purpose flour and whisk for 2 minutes until the mixture is .
3. Slowly add 3 cups of milk to the mixture while whisking continuously. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
4. Add grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and fresh basil to the sauce. Mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped yellow bell pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Add the sautéed vegetables and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Mix well.
7. Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and mix until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips:
• You can use any type of short pasta for this recipe, such as rigatoni or fusilli.
• You can add more or less red pepper flakes depending on your preference for spiciness.
• You can garnish the dish with chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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