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White Sauce Penne Pasta

Creamy homemade white sauce tossed with tender penne pasta for a comforting and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 plates
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Continental, Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 250 g penne pasta
White Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk warm
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream optional
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Boil penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Slowly whisk in warm milk until smooth and thickened.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Add cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Adjust consistency with pasta water.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.