Creamy White Sauce Pasta
Indulge in the comforting delight of creamy white sauce pasta, a dish that perfectly blends velvety noodles with a rich, luscious sauce. This quick and easy recipe is not only perfect for busy weeknights but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Whisk in flour until smooth, forming a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and simmer for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add drained pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Plate the dish, topping with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg