Creamy white sauce pasta is a comforting dish with boiled pasta tossed in a rich, velvety béchamel sauce made from butter, flour, milk, and melted cheese.
Garlic, herbs, and crunchy veggies like broccoli or sweetcorn add flavour and colour.
It’s quick to make at home, ready in 25 minutes, and loved by kids and adults for its cheesy, mild taste. You might also want to try my Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti if you love quick pasta recipes.
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Pasta is always a big hit in every home. It cooks fast and tastes great. This creamy white sauce pasta uses simple ingredients you already have. No fancy stuff needed. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Kids love it too. You can make it in under 30 minutes. Follow this recipe and get restaurant-style pasta at home. Serve it with a warm bowl of Tomato Soup on the side for extra coziness.
Pasta nights are the best. Imagine soft pasta coated in thick, velvety white sauce that melts in your mouth. This creamy white sauce pasta recipe uses everyday ingredients like butter, milk, and cheese. You get that rich, garlicky aroma filling your kitchen fast. No complicated steps. Just boil, mix, and serve. Perfect for busy evenings when you crave comfort food. Everyone from kids to adults digs in seconds.
Add crunchy veggies like broccoli , mushroom or corn for colour and crunch. The Cheese stretches when hot. Adding mild herbs give subtle flavour. Not too heavy or spicy. It’s absolute vegetarian heaven. Serve it steaming in big bowls. Pairs great with soft garlic bread dipped in extra sauce. Your family will fight for the last bite. Better than takeout but tastes just as good.
Why you will love making this Creamy White Sauce Pasta at home?
This recipe is super simple. You need basic kitchen items. No oven or special tools. Just a pan and stove. It takes 25-30 minutes total. Perfect for busy moms or students.
Taste is the best part. Creamy sauce coats every pasta bite with mild garlic and herb flavours. Not spicy and perfect for kids. Add black pepper for kick if you want. It’s customizable. Use any veggies you like. Broccoli, mushrooms, sweetcorn, bell peppers work great. Make it healthy or indulgent.
Kids and adults both enjoy it. Perfect for picky eaters. Cheese melts perfectly. Sauce is smooth, not lumpy. This simple white sauce pasta is great for parties too. Double the recipe and feed a crowd. Leftovers taste really good the next day. All you need to do is heat with little milk.
How to make Creamy White Sauce Pasta at home?
Boil the Pasta : Take a big pot. Add enough water. Bring to boil on high heat. Add a teaspoon of salt and a little bit of oil. This stops the pasta from sticking to eachother. Add your choice of pasta. Stir once. Boil for 8-10 minutes.
Check the pasta packet for cooking time. Pasta should generally be al dente – soft but firm bite. I like it a bit extra soft. Drain the water. Do not rinse the cooked pasta. Keep the pasta water aside. This can be used for thickening the sauce later. Set the pasta aside.
Cook the Veggies : While the pasta boils, add butter to a pan. Add finely chopped garlic and onion. Saute till colour changes slightly. Add chopped capsicum and sweet corn. Saute. Add mixed herbs, black pepper powder, salt and red chilli flakes. Mix well and keep this aside.
Make the Creamy White Sauce : To the same pan, add butter. Once it melts, add maida and stir on a low flame till the colour changes to slightly golden brown. Pour milk slowly and whisk non stop. There should be no lumps.
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes till the sauce thickens like custard. Add ½ cup grated cheese. Stir till it melts. Add salt, mixed herbs, black pepper powder and red chilli flakes if desired.
Combine Everything : Add cooked veggies and pasta to the white sauce. Mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes. If thick, add saved pasta water and adjust consistency to suit your taste. Turn off heat.
Serve : Plate the cooked white sauce pasta. Sprinkle extra cheese on top. Add parsley. Serve with soup, bread or salad. Enjoy warm.
Tips to make the Best White Sauce Pasta
Do not overcook pasta. Al dente is key. Over cooking will make the pasta mushy.
Sauté maida well on a low flame. Raw taste spoils the sauce. Make sure it is golden brown and not burnt.
Cheese melts best at low heat. Add towards the end. You can use grated cheese, cheese slice or grate a block on cheese.
Adding Veggies is optional but adds a good taste and texture to the pasta.
Serving Suggestions
White Sauce Pasta tastes best when served hot and creamy.
Pair it up with garlic bread and a sauce/dip on the side.
Serve the white sauce pasta with a bowl of soup to make a complete meal.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Penne, fusilli, macaroni, farfalle, spaghetti all work well.
Make sure you add the warm/hot milk slowly and keep whisking. Whisk slowly but whisk well till the sauce is smooth. This ensures the sauce is not lumpy.
Add fresh cream or more milk instead of cheese.
Mushroom, sweetcorn, bell pepper, green peas are the vegetables that can be added to the creamy pasta.
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Creamy White Sauce Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 cups Pasta
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 5 cups Water
- ½ teaspoon Oil
For the Vegetable Base
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 1 Capsicum chopped
- 1 Onion
- ¼ cup Sweet Corn fresh / frozen
- ½ teaspoon Mixed Herbs
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- Salt as needed
For the White Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon Maida
- 3 cups Milk
- ½ teaspoon Mixed herbs
- ½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes
- Salt as needed
- ½ cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Take a big pot. Add enough water. Bring to boil on high heat. Add a teaspoon of salt and a little bit of oil. Adding oil stops the pasta from sticking to each other. Add your choice of pasta. Stir once. Boil for 8-10 minutes or according to packet instructions.
- Pasta should generally be al dente – soft but firm bite. I like it a bit extra soft. Drain the water. Do not rinse the cooked pasta. Keep the pasta water aside. This can be used for thickening the sauce later. Set the pasta aside.
- While the pasta boils, add butter to a pan. Add finely chopped garlic and onion. Saute till colour changes slightly. Add chopped capsicum and sweet corn. Saute and let it cook. Add mixed herbs, salt, red chilli flakes, black pepper powder. Mix well and keep this aside.
- To the same pan, add butter. Once it melts, add maida and stir on a low flame till the colour changes to slightly golden brown. Pour milk slowly and whisk non stop. There should be no lumps.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes till the sauce thickens like custard. Add grated cheese. Stir till it melts. Add salt, mixed herbs, black pepper powder and red chilli flakes if desired.
- Add cooked veggies and pasta to the white sauce. Mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes. If thick, add saved pasta water and adjust consistency to suit your taste. Turn off heat.
- Plate the cooked white sauce pasta. Sprinkle extra cheese on top. Add parsley. Serve with soup, bread or salad. Enjoy warm.
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