Creamy Pasta with Béchamel Sauce and Smoked Turkey (Dinde Fumée)

until al dente. The pasta should still have a slight bite because it will continue cooking in the oven later.

Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse lightly with warm water to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Properly cooked pasta is important because overcooked pasta may become mushy after baking. Choosing shapes such as penne or fusilli helps the sauce continue reading …