Description
A rich and comforting creamy white sauce pasta coated in a silky garlic-infused cheese sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add flour and stir well to form a smooth mixture.
- Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, then add parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried herbs.
- Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve warm with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Always use warm milk to prevent lumps in the sauce.
- Stir continuously while cooking the sauce for a smooth texture.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg