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🧀 White Cheese Pasta

White Cheese Pasta

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Creamy white sauce pasta with cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups pasta (penne, fusilli, or macaroni)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1½ cups milk (warm)
  • ½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oregano, chili flakes (optional, for seasoning)
  • Boiled sweet corn, bell peppers, or broccoli (optional add-ins)

Instructions

  • Cook the Pasta
  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water (optional for loosening the sauce).
  • Make the White Sauce
  • In a pan, melt butter. Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes on low heat, until slightly golden.
  • Add the Milk
  • Gradually pour in warm milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Simmer until it thickens into a creamy sauce.
  • Add Cheese
  • Stir in the grated cheese. Mix until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes.
  • Toss Pasta
  • Add boiled pasta to the sauce. Mix well so every piece is coated. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
  • Serve Hot
  • Garnish with extra cheese or herbs and serve immediately.