Peri Peri Chicken Pasta Bake

1 lb preferred pasta

1 tbsp garlic

1 tbsp oregano

5-6 tbsp of peri peri sauce (we used Trader Joe’s and fair warning: it is SPICY)

1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

For the white sauce:

4 tbsp butter

4 tbsp flour

1 cup milk

Salt and pepper

Oregano

Red pepper flakes

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and set aside.
In a separate pan, marinate the chicken tenders with 1 tbsp of peri peri sauce, salt and pepper, oregano, and garlic. Cook the tenders until they are no longer pink.
To make the white sauce: in a saucepan, add butter, flour and mix for 30 seconds. Add the milk, salt and pepper, and other seasonings and mix until a smooth paste is formed. The consistency should be smooth and not too thick.
In a large baking dish, layer the pasta, chicken, and white sauce mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used up.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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