White Sauce Recipe

White Sauce Recipe 

This super simple and delicious white sauce recipe is packed with flavor. This dish is perfect by itself or you can add chicken too!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins - Cook Time 10 minutes mins - Total Time 15minutes mins
Course: Main Course - Cuisine: American, Italian - Servings: 6 - Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package (about 4 cups) penne
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley
garlic salt with parsley flakes or salt to taste
pepper to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or additional Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
Add milk and broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens about 5 minutes.
Add Parmesan, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted.
Add pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Add mozzarella and stir until melted. Serve warm.
 
Notes
Variations. Try adding cubed grilled chicken, chicken sausage, diced ham or shrimp for protein, or adding vegetables like halved cherry tomatoes or steamed asparagus, broccoli, bell peppers, or mushrooms. You can also change up the flavoring with spices and herbs such as red chili flakes (for heat), dried Italian seasoning, and fresh basil or parsley. 
 
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 0.3mg