To make white sauce pasta, also known as pasta in white sauce or Alfredo pasta, you’ll need a few key ingredients and a straightforward cooking process. Here’s a basic recipe to guide you:
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of pasta (any shape you prefer)
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of milk (preferably whole milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (or any cheese of your choice)
- Optional: minced garlic, chopped onions, chopped mushrooms, diced chicken, or vegetables of your choice for added flavor and texture
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it’s al dente (cooked but still firm to the bite).
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside. You can drizzle a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the White Sauce:
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- If you’re using minced garlic or onions, sauté them in the butter until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously to form a smooth paste. Cook the flour for 1-2 minutes to get rid of the raw taste.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the Pasta and Sauce:
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the grated cheese to the sauce and stir until it’s melted and well incorporated.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan with the white sauce.
- Gently toss the pasta in the sauce until it’s well coated and heated through.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve:
- Once the pasta is coated evenly with the sauce and heated through, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Serve the white sauce pasta hot, garnished with additional grated cheese, chopped parsley, or any other toppings you prefer.
Enjoy your homemade white sauce pasta! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients such as chicken, vegetables, or seafood.
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