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White Sauce for Pasta

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"My husband lived in Italy for 3 years, so he's really picky about his Italian cuisine! I needed a great meal that was super-quick one night for his dinner; I had spicy battered shrimp on hand that I wanted to use and a couple choices of dried pasta. This sauce sounded perfect to tie it all together! Served over tortiglioni pasta with salad and toasted Italian bread. Just like I spent all day on dinner. It is really hard to mess-up this kind of white sauce. In my opinion, it was very much like an Alfredo sauce! Of course there is very little difference in the two sauces." — KEIRISTY

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2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cube chicken bouillon, crumbled

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup 2% milk
ground white pepper to taste

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Directions

Melt butter and margarine in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in flour and bouillon until roux is well blended. Continue to cook and stir until thickened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and whisk water into roux until smooth. Stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes more. Season with white pepper.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 16, 2012

A really quick easy white sauce. I will use it again for sure.

—klemo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 12, 2013

I used all butter and sauteed a little fresh minced garlic in the butter before adding all the rest of the ingredients. To add a little more flavor, I added a good amount of parmesan cheese and a little red pepper flake to the sauce before tossing it with hot fettucini. Not bad, it tastes a lot like the flavored boxed pasta my Mom made me as a kid. The kids INHALED IT.

—Sarah Jo

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Jan 03, 2013

My picky kids loved this! Great combo over whole wheat Fusilli pasta.(I used 1/2c soy milk in place of milk,& about 1-2tsp black pepper)

—cwengo

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Dec 21, 2012

Super easy, super quick, and very tasty. I only had whole milk instead of 2%, still great, thanks!

—Eli

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Feb 06, 2013

I tried this sauce exactly as the recipe called for it. However it turned out to be completely flavorless. Literally, its just watered down flour and butter. I had to add garlic salt, pepper, and cooking salt just to make it taste good enough to have a bowl. I would never recommend it to anyone, especially since adding a bunch of spices still wasn't enough to make it taste good. I'm never making this sauce again.

—Twinkletail

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Nov 11, 2012

What an easy recipe and so delicious! The bouillion cube makes all the difference! I cut up slivers of chorizo, fried it, and then added it to the sauce. My husband loved it!

—Mirdonna

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Apr 08, 2013

i must say i am impressed - wanted to have mac and cheese with bacon and this sauce did very well - mixed nicely with the bacon and onions to create a delightful dish !! i followed the instructions exact added cheese mixed with cooked bacon and onions and pasta and all i can say is wow !!!!!

—Brainchild

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Feb 27, 2013

Quick and easy. Needed salt and some Parmesean cheese to liven it up. Would make it again.

—lori

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Nutrition

Calories
153 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
7.8 g
3%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
12.4 g
19%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
419 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

White Sauce for Pasta

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 153
Calories from Fat: 111

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g 19 %
Saturated Fat 5.4g 27 %
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 419mg 17 %
Potassium 108mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.8g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 2.9g 6 %
** Sugars 2.9g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 3 %
Thiamin 7 %
Niacin 8 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.