Creamy White Sauce Pasta with Cheese

Name: Creamy White Sauce Pasta with Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 grams Pasta (Any shape like penne, fusilli, or spaghetti); 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk (Whole milk recommended for creaminess); 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground preferred); 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Optional, for added flavor)

A quick and delicious recipe for creamy white sauce pasta, generously flavored with cheese. This simple dish is perfect for a weeknight meal and comes together easily with basic ingredients for a rich and satisfying experience.

#Pasta

#White Sauce

#Creamy

#Cheese

#Quick Meal

#Vegetarian

#Weeknight Dinner

Making the Roux

Recipe Information

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

Arabic

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

22g

Protein

65g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Creamy White Sauce

Ingredients

Pasta
(Any shape like penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
250 grams
Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons
All-purpose Flour
2 tablespoons
Milk
(Whole milk recommended for creaminess)
2 cups
Shredded Cheese
(Mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)
1 cup
Salt
(Or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground preferred)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
(Optional, for added flavor)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Cheese Melting into Sauce

Instructions

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1
Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water if desired.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water if desired.
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Always cook pasta in well-salted water for better flavor.
2
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
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Cooking the flour for a minute removes the raw flour taste.
3
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5m
Add milk slowly in batches for the smoothest sauce.
4
Reduce heat to low, then add the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
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Reduce heat to low, then add the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
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Avoid high heat when adding cheese to prevent it from becoming oily or stringy.
5
Add the cooked pasta to the white sauce and toss gently until all the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Add the cooked pasta to the white sauce and toss gently until all the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
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The starch in pasta water helps the sauce cling better to the pasta.
6
Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra cheese if desired.
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Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra cheese if desired.
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Enjoy hot for the best creamy texture.