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White Pasta Sauce

Creamy White Pasta Sauce in Just 10 Minutes for a Light Dish

A quick and creamy white pasta sauce that's low-fat, made with milk, perfect for light pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh minced garlic is best
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 2 cups Milk Whole or reduced-fat; almond or soy milk can work as alternatives
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground) Use white pepper if preferred
  • 0.75 cups Parmesan cheese (grated) Nutritional yeast is a non-dairy alternative

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, bubbling gently for about 2 minutes until melted and foaming.
  2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the butter, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour into the saucepan, stirring for about 30 seconds to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Mix in 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.75 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy this creamy white pasta sauce with your favorite pasta or as a drizzle over grilled chicken and veggies.

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