Italian cooking, like this White Sauce, is simple for Victoria Sande of Saxonburg, PA. She can’t believe anyone is intimidated by the thought of making homemade pasta; for her, pasta is like fast food. She shares her traditional family recipes, passed down from generations, with TABLE Magazine readers to encourage them to try cooking at home.
Did someone say cream, butter, and cheese? That sounds like a great beginning thanks to Victoria Sande’s White Sauce. Along with nutmeg, black pepper and a little cornstarch, pasta tossed in this sauce can be the foundation for roasted prawns or grilled vegetables. Let your culinary imagination wander
White Sauce Recipe
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp nutmeg
INSTRUCTIONS
- Dissolve the cornstarch in cold milk.
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat once the White Sauce becomes thick and smooth.
Check out the rest of Victoria Sande’s pasta recipes!
Recipe by Victoria Sande / Photography by Dave Bryce / Styling by Anna Franklin
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