White Sauce with Spinach
Transform your meals with this creamy and velvety White Sauce with Spinach, a rich blend of buttery roux, fresh spinach, and parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with hints of garlic, black pepper, and an optional pinch of nutmeg, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. The balance of wholesome spinach and luscious white sauce creates a versatile dish that can elevate pasta, serve as a sauce for roasted vegetables, or act as a decadent filling for dishes like lasagna. With its smooth texture and elegant flavor, this white sauce will quickly become a go-to favorite for both weeknight dinners and special occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Make sure the mixture does not brown.
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to combine with the roux. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the minced garlic. Let it cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped spinach to the saucepan. Stir gently until the spinach wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the grated parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and combined.
Season the sauce with salt, ground black pepper, and optionally a pinch of ground nutmeg for added depth of flavor.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Serve hot over pasta, use it as a sauce for vegetables, or as a filling for baked dishes like lasagna.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.4 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.8 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3541 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 69.7 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 2111 mg | 162% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1910 mg | 41% | |
*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.
