Description
Creamy white sauce pasta is a comforting dish that transforms your kitchen into an Italian bistro. This simple recipe features al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety white sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or intimate date nights, it?s customizable with your favorite vegetables or proteins, ensuring a delightful meal every time. Impress your family and friends with this delicious culinary creation that?s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and saut? for one minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour continuously for two minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth. Cook for about five minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Serve with extra cheese or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg