White Sauce Penne Pasta
White Sauce Penne Pasta is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish made with butter, milk, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce package penne pasta (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 optional
Instructions
- ook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and cook continuously for another minute.
- Gradually add milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Add Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well to coat evenly.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese if using, until melted and creamy.
- Serve your White Sauce Penne Pasta warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.