White Sauce Pasta Recipe: Creamy and Comforting
White Sauce Pasta with creamy, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried pasta fettuccine, penne, or linguine
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg optional
- Optional: Fresh parsley extra Parmesan
- Suggested Pairings: White wine garlic bread
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Melt butter in a saucepan; cook garlic 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually add milk and cream, whisking until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Taste and adjust with salt or Parmesan.
- Toss pasta with sauce; add pasta water if needed.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl with salad or bread.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoothness.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days; do not freeze.
- Try a vegan or vegetable variation.
- Pair with a green salad.