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White Sauce Penna Pasta
This incredibly easy white sauce penne pasta is packed with deliciously cheesy flavor, loved by all, and on the table in only 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 191 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.