White Sauce Pasta Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of White Sauce Pasta Recipe
2 cups of pasta (homemade or dried from wheat)
2 cups of whole milk (homemade from cow, goat, or nut milk)
2 tbsp butter (homemade)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (homemade from wheat)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for flavor)
½ cup grated homemade cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
1 tbsp homemade olive or vegetable oil (for sautéing)
1 cup assorted vegetables (optional, e.g., carrots, peas, bell peppers), chopped
Detailed Preparation Guide of White Sauce Pasta Recipe (with each step and calories count of each step)
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Boil 2 cups of pasta in salted water until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Calories: Pasta (~2 cups uncooked) ≈ 700 kcal
Time: 10 minutes
Step 2: Prepare the White Sauce (Béchamel)
In a pan, melt 2 tbsp butter (180 kcal) over medium heat.
Add 2 tbsp flour (60 kcal) and stir for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually add 2 cups milk (300 kcal), whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Cook until the sauce thickens (~5 minutes).
Step 3: Add Aromatics and Seasoning
In a separate small pan, heat 1 tbsp oil (120 kcal) and sauté chopped onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant (~20 kcal).
Add sautéed onion and garlic to the white sauce.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional, negligible calories).
If using cheese, add ½ cup grated homemade cheese (~200 kcal) and stir until melted.
Step 4: Add Vegetables (Optional)
Steam or sauté 1 cup of vegetables (~50 kcal) and mix into the white sauce.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Step 5: Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add cooked pasta to the white sauce. Mix gently to coat all pieces.
Cook together for 2 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
Step 6: Serve
Serve immediately while warm. Optional garnish with fresh herbs.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 2 minutes
Total Preparation Time of White Sauce Pasta Recipe for 4 Persons
Cooking pasta: 10 minutes
Preparing roux and white sauce: 7 minutes
Sautéing aromatics: 3 minutes
Cooking vegetables (optional): 3 minutes
Combining pasta and sauce: 2 minutes
Serving: 2 minutes
Total time: approximately 27–30 minutes
Total Calories of White Sauce Pasta Recipe and Calories Per Person
Pasta: 700 kcal
Butter: 180 kcal
Flour: 60 kcal
Milk: 300 kcal
Oil: 120 kcal
Onion & garlic: 20 kcal
Cheese (optional): 200 kcal
Vegetables (optional): 50 kcal
Total calories for entire dish: ~1,630 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): ~408 kcal per serving