creamy white pasta recipe classic white sauce 🍝

 Here's a simple and creamy white pasta recipe that’s perfect for a quick, comforting meal. It's a classic white sauce (béchamel) pasta with garlic, cream, and cheese.

🌿 Creamy White Sauce Pasta (Serves 2-3)

🧄 Ingredients:

200g pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)

2 tbsp butter

4–5 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups milk (warm)

½ cup fresh cream (optional, for extra richness)

½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, or cheddar)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

1 tsp mixed herbs or oregano

Optional: sautéed vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, corn)

🍝 Instructions:

1. Boil the Pasta:

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.

Drain and set aside, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water.

2. Make the White Sauce:

In a pan, melt butter and add chopped garlic. Sauté until aromatic (don’t brown).

Add flour and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to make a roux.

Slowly add warm milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Cook on medium heat until the sauce thickens.

3. Add Cream and Cheese:

Stir in cream (if using) and grated cheese.

Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and herbs.

Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

4. Mix Pasta:

Add cooked pasta (and sautéed veggies if using) into the sauce.

Toss well to coat everything evenly.

5. Serve:

Garnish with extra cheese, herbs, or parsley.

Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.