Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of White Sauce Penne Pasta, a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender penne pasta with a velvety white sauce, enhanced with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and a hint of Italian seasoning for a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 8 ounces penne pasta
White Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (preferably whole)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Penne Pasta: Boil salted water and cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Make White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, pour in milk, add seasonings, and cheeses. Cook until thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, simmer briefly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms, grilled chicken, or steamed broccoli to enhance the dish.
- To reheat leftovers, add a splash of milk to maintain the sauce’s consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
