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Creamy White Sauce Pasta
Indulge in a rich and comforting creamy white sauce pasta, a classic dish that's surprisingly easy to make. This recipe features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a velvety béchamel-style white sauce, enhanced with garlic, milk, and melted cheese, then seasoned to perfection. It's an ideal meal for a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful comfort food craving.
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Boiling Pasta
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
20g
Protein
65g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Making the Roux
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Creamy White Sauce
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.10mPreview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat.1m
Preview1mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat. - Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. - Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, to create a roux. It should form a paste and smell slightly nutty.2mPreview2mPreviewStir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, to create a roux. It should form a paste and smell slightly nutty.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and starts to thicken.5m
Preview5mPreviewGradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and starts to thicken. - Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the grated mozzarella cheese until it's completely melted and incorporated. Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) to taste.2mPreview2mPreviewOnce the sauce has thickened, stir in the grated mozzarella cheese until it's completely melted and incorporated. Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the white sauce and toss gently to coat thoroughly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the drained pasta to the white sauce and toss gently to coat thoroughly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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