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Creamy white sauce pasta made without cream, loaded with vegetables and herbs.
Sonia Khan

White Sauce Pasta Without Cream

Creamy, rich, and comforting white sauce pasta made without cream using simple pantry ingredients. This easy Alfredo-style pasta is ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Continental, Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams Pasta penne or fusilli
  • 1½ tablespoons Olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Mixed vegetables such as bell peppers, carrot, corn, broccoli
  • 1½ tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups Milk
  • 1 cup Grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning / mixed herbs
  • ½ tbsp Chili flakes
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 tbsp Extra cheese for more creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Butter for richer flavor
  • ¼ cup Pasta water

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (for boiling pasta)
  • 1 Non-stick pan or skillet
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic lightly.
  3. Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
  4. Slowly add warm milk while whisking continuously.
  5. Cook until sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
  6. Add salt, pepper, and cheese. Mix well.
  7. Add pasta and toss until fully coated. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Using low-fat milk can reduce calories by ~40-60 per serving.
  • Reducing cheese to ⅓ cup lowers calories further.
  • Still creamy and satisfying even without cream.