Creamy White Sauce Pasta
Creamy white sauce pasta is a comforting and elegant dish that brings warmth to any meal. This recipe combines al dente pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish is versatile and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Gather around the table, savor each bite, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet; toss until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg