Description
White Sauce Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that’s both satisfying and versatile. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an added twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (or low-fat milk)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and half of the Parmesan cheese; heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce until well-coated. Serve hot with remaining Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg