White Sauce Pasta
White sauce pasta is a comforting classic that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and parmesan. This dish is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables and proteins. Ideal for busy weeknights or dinner parties, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Vegetables (spinach or peas) and proteins (chicken or shrimp)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and chop any veggies.
- In boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the skillet, stirring continuously for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until the mixture thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg