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White Sauce Penna Pasta

This incredibly easy white sauce penne pasta is packed with deliciously cheesy flavor, loved by all, and on the table in only 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package penne, about 4 cups
  • 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 the 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

Recipe Tips.
  • When adding flour to the butter, make sure to cook it long enough or it will taste like flour. For even more tips, check out How to Make a Roux!
  • To avoid lumps pour the milk slowly and whisk constantly.
  • To make this dish even more delicious and hearty add grilled chicken, chicken sausage, diced ham, or shrimp.
Store. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the microwave, or in a pot on the stove. You may need to add a little more milk to smooth out the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 0.3mg