Creamy White Sauce Pasta
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy White Sauce Pasta, a luscious blend of al dente penne enveloped in a velvety homemade white sauce bursting with Parmesan goodness. This easy-to-make recipe highlights sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions, adding a vibrant medley of textures and flavors to the dish. Enhanced with garlic seasoning and Italian herbs, every bite is rich and aromatic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering, this dish is ready in under 35 minutes and serves four generously. Garnished with fresh basil leaves, it’s a visually stunning and palate-pleasing meal that showcases classic Italian-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup White onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian herbs
- handful Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and chopped onion. Sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk to form a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns light golden.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the sauce. Mix well to combine.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until thoroughly melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the sautéed vegetables and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Sprinkle dried Italian herbs over the pasta and mix well.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy your creamy white sauce pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.6 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 3467 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.1 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 1120 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2210 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
