Creamy White Sauce Pasta
Indulge in a bowl of creamy white sauce pasta that wraps you in warmth and flavor. This easy-to-make dish features al dente pasta enveloped in a velvety béchamel sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a delightful twist. Quick to prepare yet impressively delicious, this recipe will become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Stir until slightly thickened.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring even coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg