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White Sauce Pasta Recipe

White sauce pasta is a creamy, comforting dish made with butter, flour, milk and your choice of veggies or protein. It comes together quickly and gives you a smooth, rich sauce that coats the pasta well.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 Serves
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the pasta:
  • 8 oz pasta of choice penne, fusilli, or fettuccine
  • Salt for boiling
For the sauce:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup grated cheese Parmesan, mozzarella, or a mix
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional
  • ½ cup cooked veggies mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers
  • Splash of pasta water as needed
  • Parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until tender. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  3. Slowly pour in milk, whisking continuously until smooth and thickened.
  4. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  5. Add cheese and whisk until melted and creamy.
  6. Toss in pasta (and veggies, if using). Add a splash of pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  7. Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and black pepper.