Description
Milk Based White Sauce Pasta is a delightful comfort food that envelops your taste buds with its creamy, rich sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for cozy nights or quick dinners, this versatile dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion. With minimal effort required, it?s a staple that promises to warm hearts and bellies alike.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ? cup grated cheese (Parmesan or mozzarella)
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, cooking until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens (approximately 5 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing until evenly coated.
- Serve topped with grated cheese and fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg