White Sauce Pasta

Vegetable

White Sauce Pasta

06 May 2025

Ingredients:

8 oz (225 g) pasta of your choice

2 tablespoons of butter

2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups of milk

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: garlic powder, dried herbs (such as oregano or basil) and optional vegetables (such as mushrooms, spinach or cherry tomatoes)

Instructions:

Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Make the white sauce: melt the butter in a separate pot over medium heat. Once the mixture has melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is slightly golden brown. Add the milk little by little: pour the milk slowly, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and boils. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.

Add the parmesan cheese and spices: Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until it melts and mixes with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add garlic powder and dry herbs at this stage for extra flavor.

Optional: Fry the vegetables: If you want to add vegetables to the pasta, fry them in a separate pan in oil or butter until cooked. Add them to the white sauce and mix until smooth.

Combine the sauce and pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the white sauce and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

Serve: Serve the white sauce pasta hot. If you want, you can decorate with Parmesan cheese and herbs.

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