Description
A creamy and delicious white sauce pasta made with a rich béchamel sauce. Simple to prepare and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add butter and melt over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk to avoid lumps.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
- Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh milk for a smoother sauce.
- Adjust cheese quantity for a richer taste.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: white sauce pasta, creamy pasta, béchamel pasta, easy pasta recipe