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White Sauce Penne Pasta

A creamy and comforting penne pasta tossed in a rich homemade white sauce with garlic and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: International, Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk warm
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add flour and cook briefly, stirring continuously.
  4. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth and thickened.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  6. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Serve hot with extra cheese and herbs if desired.

Notes

Add vegetables or protein for variation.