White Sauce Pasta Recipes 🥛 Creamy, Cheesy & Ultra-Comforting

ByKarl S

White sauce pasta is your weeknight secret weapon — whether you’re craving something simple and cheesy or want to layer in veggies, proteins, or bold flavor twists.

These recipes use béchamel, Alfredo, or cream-based sauces for that rich, velvety finish every time.

🍝 Basic White Sauce Pasta (Béchamel Style)

A classic French-style base that’s creamy and versatile.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • Butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Milk
  • Garlic (optional)
  • Nutmeg, salt, pepper
  • Parmesan (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour.
  3. Slowly add warm milk while whisking.
  4. Cook until thick; season with salt, pepper, nutmeg.
  5. Toss with pasta and cheese (if using).

👉 Béchamel Style Pasta Recipe

🧄 Garlic White Sauce Pasta

Silky sauce with bold garlic flavor.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
  • Butter
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Heavy cream or milk
  • Parmesan
  • Salt, pepper

Instructions:

  1. Sauté garlic in butter until golden.
  2. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add cheese, season, and combine with pasta.

👉 Garlic White Sauce Pasta Recipe

🥦 White Sauce Veggie Pasta

Creamy with a fresh veggie crunch.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (rotini or farfalle)
  • Mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, peas)
  • White sauce (béchamel or Alfredo)
  • Garlic powder, Italian seasoning
  • Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Sauté veggies in olive oil.
  2. Stir in white sauce and simmer.
  3. Mix with cooked pasta and season to taste.

👉 White Sauce Veggie Pasta Recipe

🧀 Three Cheese White Sauce Pasta

Ultra-rich and cheesy.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (macaroni or shells)
  • Butter, flour, milk
  • Cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan
  • Garlic powder, pepper

Instructions:

  1. Make a basic white sauce.
  2. Stir in cheeses until melted.
  3. Toss with pasta and broil for 3 min if desired.

👉 Three Cheese White Sauce Pasta Recipe

🍗 Chicken & White Sauce Pasta

Hearty, creamy, and family-friendly.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
  • White sauce (béchamel or cream-based)
  • Garlic, parsley
  • Parmesan

Instructions:

  1. Warm chicken in garlic and white sauce.
  2. Stir in cooked pasta and season.
  3. Top with cheese and herbs.

👉 Chicken & White Sauce Pasta Recipe

🧄 Spinach & Mushroom White Sauce Pasta

Savory, earthy, and comforting.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (tagliatelle or linguine)
  • Mushrooms, spinach
  • Garlic
  • White sauce
  • Nutmeg, black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Sauté mushrooms and garlic; add spinach.
  2. Pour in white sauce and stir.
  3. Mix with pasta and season well.

👉 Spinach & Mushroom White Sauce Pasta Recipe

🥓 Bacon White Sauce Pasta

Smoky and rich with crispy bits.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (fusilli or elbows)
  • Bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • White sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper, parsley

Instructions:

  1. Cook bacon until crispy.
  2. Make white sauce and stir in bacon.
  3. Toss with pasta and garnish with herbs.

👉 Bacon White Sauce Pasta Recipe

🌶️ Spicy White Sauce Pasta

Creamy with a kick of heat.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
  • White sauce
  • Red chili flakes or hot sauce
  • Garlic
  • Parmesan

Instructions:

  1. Add chili flakes to sauce while cooking.
  2. Stir in garlic and cheese.
  3. Combine with pasta and adjust spice level.

👉 Spicy White Sauce Pasta Recipe

🦐 Shrimp White Sauce Pasta

Elegant and fast with seafood flair.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
  • Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • Butter, garlic
  • White sauce
  • Lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Sauté shrimp in butter and garlic.
  2. Add white sauce and simmer.
  3. Mix in pasta and lemon zest.

👉 Complete Shrimp White Sauce Pasta Recipe

🧾 Final Thoughts: White Sauce, Endless Options

White sauce pastas are creamy comfort on demand — whether you want to keep it classic or go wild with cheese, spice, or protein add-ins. Learn the base, and you can create dozens of variations from your fridge or pantry.

Pro Tip: Béchamel too thick? Add a splash of pasta water or warm milk to loosen before tossing with pasta.

🍝 Pasta Recipes Collection

Explore All Pasta Recipes – A complete noodle lover’s hub — creamy, meaty, veggie-packed, or refreshingly cold, these recipes have it all.

🧄 Classic & Comforting

  • 🧄 Classic Pasta Recipes – Tried-and-true dishes like spaghetti, fettuccine, and timeless tomato-based favorites.
  • 🍅 Simple Pasta Recipes – Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor — pasta perfection without the fuss.
  • ⚡ Easy Pasta Recipes – Weeknight lifesavers that deliver rich flavor fast, with zero culinary stress.
  • 🍽️ Pasta Dinner Recipes – Family-friendly pastas that satisfy any night of the week.

🧀 Sauce Styles

  • 🥛 Creamy Pasta Recipes – Silky sauces made with cream, cheese, or both — pure comfort in a bowl.
  • 🧈 Alfredo Pasta Recipes – Rich and buttery Alfredo sauce takes center stage in these indulgent dishes.
  • 🥄 White Sauce Pasta Recipes – Mellow and smooth béchamel-based recipes that pair beautifully with chicken or veggies.
  • 🍅 Red Sauce Pasta Recipes – Bright, bold tomato sauces — classic marinara, spicy arrabbiata, and more.
  • 🌿 Pesto Pasta Recipes – Herbaceous and vibrant, these green-sauced dishes are perfect for warm-weather meals.

🍗 Protein-Packed Pastas

  • 🐓 Chicken Pasta Recipes – Tender chicken meets creamy or tangy sauces — the perfect protein-pasta pairings.
  • 🍤 Shrimp Pasta Recipes – Juicy shrimp with garlic butter, wine, or creamy sauces — quick and elegant.
  • 🐟 Seafood Pasta Recipes – Scallops, crab, salmon, or mixed shellfish in rich and zesty sauces.
  • 🐄 Ground Beef Pasta Recipes – Comforting classics like bolognese, skillet meals, and one-pot beefy favorites.
  • 🌭 Sausage Pasta Recipes – Hearty and spiced — from Italian to spicy andouille, sausage elevates every bite.

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