White Sauce Pasta

Redondo

This White Sauce Pasta is a 20-minute dinner miracle. Creamy, cheesy, and endlessly customizable—it's the comfort food your weeknights crave.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 6 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian-American

Calories: 191

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) penne pasta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley
to taste garlic salt with parsley flakes
to taste black pepper
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Equipment

saucepan for making white sauce
whisk for stirring sauce evenly
colander for draining pasta

Method

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 more minute to form a roux.
Slowly whisk in warm milk and broth. Stir constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in Parmesan, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper. Melt completely.
Add pasta to the sauce. Stir in mozzarella until melted. Serve warm.

Notes

Warm your milk before adding it to the roux to avoid clumps. Add red chili flakes for a spicy twist or steamed broccoli for added nutrition. Reheats best on the stovetop with a splash of milk.