White Cream Sauce for Pasta
Elevate your pasta night with this luscious homemade White Cream Sauce, a rich and velvety creation that’s destined to become a kitchen favorite. Crafted with simple yet indulgent ingredients like butter, whole milk, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this sauce boasts a perfectly creamy texture and a hint of savory garlic. A light sprinkle of nutmeg adds an optional touch of warmth, while a garnish of fresh parsley brightens the dish beautifully. Whisked together in just 20 minutes, this versatile white sauce pairs effortlessly with any pasta shape, making it a must-try for quick weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and black pepper, it’s comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux. The mixture should turn slightly golden but not dark.
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Next, add the heavy cream and continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and incorporated. Reduce the heat to low.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
Allow the sauce to simmer over low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes to develop flavor, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked pasta of your choice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.5 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.1 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2097 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1522 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 795 mg | 17% | |
*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.
