White Sauce with Spinach
Transform your meals with this creamy and velvety White Sauce with Spinach, a rich blend of buttery roux, fresh spinach, and parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with hints of garlic, black pepper, and an optional pinch of nutmeg, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. The balance of wholesome spinach and luscious white sauce creates a versatile dish that can elevate pasta, serve as a sauce for roasted vegetables, or act as a decadent filling for dishes like lasagna. With its smooth texture and elegant flavor, this white sauce will quickly become a go-to favorite for both weeknight dinners and special occasions!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Make sure the mixture does not brown.
Step 3
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to combine with the roux. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 4
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the minced garlic. Let it cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the chopped spinach to the saucepan. Stir gently until the spinach wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Mix in the grated parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and combined.
Step 7
Season the sauce with salt, ground black pepper, and optionally a pinch of ground nutmeg for added depth of flavor.
Step 8
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Serve hot over pasta, use it as a sauce for vegetables, or as a filling for baked dishes like lasagna.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (861.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1244.8 |
| Total Fat 84.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 49.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | |
| Cholesterol 252.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3541.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.5g | |
| Protein 69.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 221.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2110.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1909.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories