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Today, I’m sharing my cherished White Pasta Sauce Recipe that will elevate your pasta nights to a whole new level. This will show you how to make white pasta sauce from scratch.
This incredible sauce is not only simple and quick to prepare, but it also brings a touch of restaurant-quality flavor to your meals without requiring you to leave the comfort of your home.
Ever wonder where white sauce got its start? Béchamel is one of the classic French “mother sauces” and has inspired creamy pasta sauces like this one. this article by Healthline shares its origin and why it’s still so popular today.
Why You’ll Love This White Pasta Sauce Recipe:
This kid-friendly sauce is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
The combination of creamy sauce and savory ingredients delivers an irresistible taste that the whole family will enjoy. With just a few essential ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a gourmet dinner ready in no time—a truly rewarding experience!
Feel free to customize this sauce to suit your preferences. Adding sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or cooked chicken can transform this basic white sauce into a hearty and flavourful main course.
This white pasta sauce pairs beautifully with a variety of pasta types, including fettuccine, penne, and linguine. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
Essentials:
- Cangshan Sharp chef’s knife
- Large saute Pan
- Grate Plate for Garlic
- Sharp chef’s knife (Canada)
- Large saute pan (Canada)
- Grate Plate for Garlic (Canada)
Discover the Best Ever White Pasta Sauce Recipe: An Easy, Flavorful Delight
Course: Best Dips and Sauces, RecipesDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes20
minutes300
kcalThis best ever white pasta sauce recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. Your family will love this gourmet dinner option!
Things you need
1 medium onion, diced small with your sharp chef knife
100-150 grams pancetta or bacon, cut into small chunks (optional)
400 grams of your favorite pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-2 cloves minced/grated garlic *use your grate plate!
⅔ cup white wine
⅓ cup cream
¼ cup pasta water
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
½ cup grated parm or your favorite hard cheese
Directions
- Warm sauce pan on medium low heat and add olive oil.
- Add onions, then pancetta after 5 minutes, and cook until onions are transparent, stirring often.
- Boil water for pasta.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. The smell of raw garlic should be gone
- Pour in white wine and let simmer, reducing by half before adding cream.
- Optional: Add butter and a handful of freshly grated Parmesan.
- Add ¼ cup of pasta water to pan and simmer for a minute.
- Strain and add your pasta to the sauce, turning and coating the pasta. Don’t rush this step! give it a few minutes in the pan and really let the pasta absorb those flavours. Top with fresh parsley and more parm. Serve and enjoy right away🩷
Notes
- Use your grate plate to get that super minced garlic.
- Adding that bit of pasta water from the pot helps the sauce stick to the pasta when you toss it.
- Use a sharp chef knife to get that onion diced nice and small.
- Use wine that you enjoy the flavour of but stay away from sweet dessert wines.
Approximate Nutrition Facts per Serving of Sauce:
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 10g
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