Go Back

White Sauce Penne Pasta

Creamy and comforting penne pasta tossed in a rich homemade white sauce with garlic and parmesan.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Continental, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 g penne pasta
White Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk warm
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet or saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in flour and cook briefly, then slowly add warm milk while whisking.
  4. Season sauce, add parmesan, and stir until creamy.
  5. Toss cooked pasta with sauce and serve hot.

Notes

Add vegetables or herbs to customize the dish.