Creamy White Sauce Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the comforting goodness of creamy white sauce pasta—a delightful dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, garlicky sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is quick and easy, ensuring your taste buds are treated to a heavenly experience. Whether served as is or customized with your favorite veggies or proteins, this dish promises to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (or skim milk)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Quickly whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until golden brown.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until smooth and thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add the grated cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing gently to coat each noodle evenly.
- Serve hot with additional cheese on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg