Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful White Sauce Spaghetti that is quick and easy to make. This classic Italian-American dish features al dente spaghetti coated in a rich, Parmesan-infused white sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 8 oz spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, pour in warm milk gradually, whisking continuously until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, consider stirring in cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Variations: Use half-and-half for a richer sauce or opt for gluten-free pasta and flour for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
