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High‑Protein White Sauce Penne

Recipe by Lakshay Makkar on InstagramAdded 17 September 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A satisfying, protein‑rich pasta dish that pairs tender penne with a velvety white sauce, brightened by oregano and a hint of heat from dried red chilies. The recipe is quick to assemble, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for anyone craving comfort food with a lean twist.

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High‑Protein White Sauce Penne by Lakshay Makkar, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The penne is tender with a firm centre. Drain when it reaches al dente.

  2. In a separate pan, sauté the sliced onion until translucent, then pour in the creamy white sauce and heat through.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The onion turns translucent and the sauce is heated through. Stir the sauce as it warms.

  3. Add oregano and dried red chilies to the sauce, stirring to combine.

  4. Return the cooked penne to the pan and toss until every strand is coated with the thick, creamy sauce.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The pasta is evenly coated in thick sauce. Toss until the sauce reaches every piece.

  5. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or grated cheese.

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