White Pasta Sauce

4.61 from 211 votes

White Pasta Sauce is creamy and delicious! This recipe is made with made with milk instead of heavy cream and is perfect for pastas and chicken casseroles. Ready in only 10 minutes! It's better and healthier than store bought pasta sauce.

Prep Time2

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: easy recipes, pasta sauce, quick recipes, white cream sauce

Servings:

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Cost: $5

Equipment

Small pot
whisk

Ingredients

2 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk whole or reduced fat
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add all purpose flour and stir constantly for about 30 seconds, until a thick paste forms.
Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly. Whisk for 1 minute, or until it a thick sauce forms.
Add the salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from the heat immediately and add to cooked chicken, pasta, fish, or vegetables.

Video

Notes

Store in the fridge in a mason jar or airtight container for up to 2 days. In the freezer, store in plastic freezer safe bags for around 6 months. However, cream sauce is best used fresh on the same day. The freezer will cause texture changes.

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