White Sauce Pasta
When you crave comfort food, nothing beats the creamy delight of white sauce pasta. This quick and easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, featuring perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich béchamel sauce. Ideal for family dinners or casual get-togethers, each bite offers a warm embrace of garlic, cheese, and buttery goodness. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it a versatile dish that never fails to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the saucepan while whisking continuously for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; continue stirring until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg