White Sauce Recipe

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White Sauce Recipe

This super simple and delicious white sauce recipe is packed with flavor. This dish is perfect by itself or you can add chicken too!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package (about 4 cups) penne
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley
garlic salt with parsley flakes or salt to taste
pepper to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or additional Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
Add milk and broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens about 5 minutes.
Add Parmesan, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted.
Add pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Add mozzarella and stir until melted. Serve warm.

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Notes

Variations. Try adding cubed grilled chicken, chicken sausage, diced ham or shrimp for protein, or adding vegetables like halved cherry tomatoes or steamed asparagus, broccoli, bell peppers, or mushrooms. You can also change up the flavoring with spices and herbs such as red chili flakes (for heat), dried Italian seasoning, and fresh basil or parsley.

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