Creamy White Sauce Pasta
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy white sauce pasta that wraps you in warmth and flavor. This delightful dish combines al dente pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both simple to prepare and highly customizable. With every twirl of your fork, enjoy a taste that feels like home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 4 tbsp 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: 1 cup fresh spinach or cooked chicken
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for about two minutes until golden.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens, about five minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing well to coat evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg