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White Sauce Penne Pasta

A creamy, comforting penne pasta tossed in a smooth homemade white sauce with garlic and parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: International, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wide pan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
  3. Add flour and whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour in warm milk while whisking to form a smooth sauce.
  5. Cook until sauce thickens, then season with salt and pepper.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.