Description
A rich and comforting creamy white sauce pasta made with simple ingredients, coated in a smooth, velvety sauce with hints of garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams dry pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the flour and whisk continuously for about a minute.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Let the sauce simmer until it thickens.
- Add salt, black pepper, dried herbs, and grated cheese, then stir until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with extra cheese and herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use warm milk to prevent lumps in the sauce.
- Stir continuously while making the sauce for a smooth texture.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better and improves flavor.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy white sauce pasta, easy pasta recipe, homemade white sauce pasta, quick creamy pasta