Description
A creamy and comforting White Sauce Spaghetti recipe featuring al dente pasta coated in a rich homemade white sauce made from butter, flour, milk, cream, and Parmesan cheese, seasoned with garlic and onion powders and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 200g spaghetti
White Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water for later use, then set the spaghetti aside.
- Make the Roux: In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk constantly to create a smooth roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes without letting it brown.
- Add Milk and Cream: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps, then add the heavy cream. Continue stirring and cook the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional dried oregano. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce in the pan. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly, using the reserved pasta water sparingly if the sauce needs thinning.
- Serve: Remove the pan from heat and serve the spaghetti immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency for better coating.
- Use whole milk and heavy cream for a richer, creamier sauce.
- Do not let the roux brown; it should stay pale for the best white sauce color.
- Fresh parsley adds a lovely color and fresh flavor at the end.
- This sauce can easily be customized with added cooked vegetables or proteins.
