Indian Style White Sauce Spaghetti Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g Spaghetti (any dry pasta; break if needed to fit pot)
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for roux)
• 2 cup Whole Milk (for creamy sauce)
• 1 tsp Salt (plus extra for pasta water)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Italian Herbs (dried mix (oregano, basil, thyme))
• 1 cup Grated Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, freshly grated)

Instructions

1. Gather and Prep Ingredients

   Measure all ingredients, mince the garlic, and have the cheese grated and ready.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Water for Pasta

   Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook Pasta Al Dente

   Add the spaghetti to the boiling water. Stir occasionally and cook according to package instructions until just firm to the bite (al dente).

   Time: PT10M

4. Reserve Pasta Water

   Before draining, scoop out about ½ cup of the starchy pasta water and set aside.

   Time: PT1M

5. Melt Butter

   In a saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over low flame until fully liquid.

   Time: PT2M

6. Sauté Garlic Lightly

   Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and stir for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it brown.

   Time: PT1M

7. Make the Roux

   Sprinkle the flour over the butter‑garlic mixture and stir continuously for 30 seconds until the flour is fully incorporated but still pale.

   Time: PT30S

8. Add Milk and Thicken

   Gradually pour the milk into the roux while whisking constantly. Keep the flame low and continue whisking until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT3M

9. Season the Sauce

   Stir in salt, black pepper, and Italian herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

   Time: PT1M

10. Melt the Cheese

    Reduce heat to very low and add the grated cheese, stirring gently until just melted. Do not cook longer than a minute to avoid oil separation.

    Time: PT1M

11. Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Drain the pasta and immediately transfer it to the sauce. Toss gently with tongs, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick, until the pasta is evenly coated.

    Time: PT2M

12. Plate and Serve

    Serve the creamy cheese pasta hot, optionally garnished with a pinch of extra herbs or grated cheese.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

25g

Fiber

3g