Easy White Sauce Pasta | Creamy & Cheesy White Sauce Pasta | Kanak's Kitchen

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.

3. 3

   Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the diced mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and begin to brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir constantly for about 1 minute until the mixture becomes fragrant.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium-low and melt the butter into the garlic and mushroom mixture.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and whisk continuously for 2 minutes to create a light roux base.

7. 7

   Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking to prevent lumps from forming, then add the heavy cream and continue stirring until smooth.

8. 8

   Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

9. 9

   Season the sauce with sea salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

10. 10

    Fold the chopped spinach into the warm sauce and stir for 1-2 minutes until it wilts completely.

11. 11

    Remove the skillet from heat and gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.

12. 12

    Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently to coat all the noodles evenly, adding reserved pasta water 1-2 tablespoons at a time if the sauce seems too thick.

13. 13

    Transfer the white sauce pasta to a serving platter or individual bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

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