White Sauce Pasta Recipe

Name: White Sauce Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 250 grams pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional); Fresh parsley for garnish

Taste Spread November 27, 2023 0 Comments

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White Sauce Pasta is a classic Italian dish known for its creamy and indulgent flavor. The smooth and velvety white sauce perfectly coats the pasta, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.

White Sauce Pasta Recipe

Author: Taste Spread Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Italian Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: M Main Course P pasta recipe W white sauce pasta

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 1 Calories: 400 calories Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

250 g pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
¹⁄₂ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.

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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk continuously to create a smooth roux.

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Gradually pour in the whole milk and heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens.

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Add the cooked pasta to the white sauce. Toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

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Garnish with fresh parsley and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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Note

You can customize this recipe by adding vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.
Use whole milk for a richer sauce.
Grate fresh Parmesan cheese for added richness.
Cook the pasta al dente to maintain a good texture.

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