Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of White Sauce Spaghetti, where creamy, cheesy flavors blend with perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying meal. This vegetarian dish is simple to make and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
White Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Optional pinch of nutmeg
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.
- Make White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add warm milk while whisking. Cook until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer.
- Combine: Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce, toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or grilled chicken for extra protein and flavor.
- Use plant-based milk and cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
