White sauce pasta is a timeless Italian-inspired dish made with a silky béchamel sauce, garlic, and your favorite pasta. It’s rich, velvety, and the perfect base to add vegetables, chicken, or seafood. This recipe gives you a foolproof, creamy pasta dish you can whip up in under 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Creamy comfort food – Smooth béchamel clings to every pasta strand.
- Quick & easy – Ready in 25 minutes.
- Versatile – Add veggies, chicken, shrimp, or keep it vegetarian.
- Better than takeout – Homemade, fresh, and customizable.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 200 g (about 2 cups) penne pasta (or any pasta you like)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (warm)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or mozzarella for extra stretch)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (oregano + basil mix works too)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: sautéed veggies (mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli) or grilled chicken