White Sauce Penna Pasta

Name: White Sauce Penna Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package penne; 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; pepper to taste; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or additional Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6
Calories
191 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

White Sauce Penna Pasta

Steven Mason

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This incredibly easy white sauce penne pasta is packed with deliciously cheesy flavor, loved by all, and on the table in only 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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.

Notes

Recipe Tips.
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.
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.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 512mg (21%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 450IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 251mg (25%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	191kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	43mg	14%
Sodium	512mg	21%
Potassium	117mg	2%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	450IU	9%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	0%
Calcium	251mg	25%
Iron	0.3mg	2%