A creamy, comforting white sauce pasta made with béchamel sauce. Perfectly seasoned and ready in 30 minutes—easy to customize with cheese, veggies, or proteins.
250g pasta (penne or fusilli)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups warm whole milk
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
½ cup grated parmesan or mozzarella (optional)
Optional add-ins: garlic, herbs, cooked veggies, chicken
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk for 2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in warm milk. Cook 4–6 minutes, whisking constantly, until thick.
Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add cheese if using; whisk until smooth.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
Garnish with herbs or more cheese. Serve hot.
Add mushrooms, spinach, or chicken for a hearty meal.
Store leftovers for up to 2 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
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