White Pasta Sauce

White Pasta Sauce

from tastyoven.com
10 min
4 servings

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.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (whole or reduced fat)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly. Whisk for 1 minute, or until it a thick sauce forms.

  3. 3

    Add the salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. 4

    Remove from the heat immediately and add to cooked chicken, pasta, fish, or vegetables.