Classic Spaghetti with Milk Sauce

Name: Classic Spaghetti with Milk Sauce
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200g spaghetti pasta; 60ml milk; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic; 15g Parmigiano Reggiano; 2-3 basil leaves; Salt, pepper to taste

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20 minTotal time

Easy Difficulty

500kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

Ingredient substitutions

Milk Use the same amount of unsweetened, unflavored oat milk for a similar creamy consistency.
Parmigiano Reggiano Use an equal amount of finely grated Grana Padano.
Fresh basil Use a small pinch of dried basil; add it sparingly because its flavor is more concentrated.

Nutrition per serving

Estimated values for 1 serving, 500 kcal

Protein15 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Fat18 g

Fiber 3 g · Sugar 3 g · Sodium 500 mg

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Delicious Italian dish made with spaghetti as main ingredient, cooked in a creamy and smooth sauce based on milk.

Main Dish Italian

Steps

Put a pot of salty water to boil and add the spaghetti
Let it cook following the instructions given in the package.
In a different pan, heat the olive oil together with the garlic
Then, add the milk and let it cook until the milk starts to thicken.
Add the Parmigiano Reggiano, the basil leaves, salt and pepper
Drain the spaghetti and put it in the pan with the sauce
Mix everything together until all the spaghetti are covered with the sauce
Serve

Tips for Classic Spaghetti with Milk Sauce

The sauce should look glossy and lightly cling to the pasta; if it becomes grainy, the cheese may have overheated.
A wide skillet gives the pasta room to coat evenly without breaking the strands.
Serve promptly, as the milk-and-cheese sauce thickens as it stands.

Drink pairing

A crisp, unoaked white wine such as Pinot Grigio
Its fresh acidity complements the creamy sauce without overwhelming the garlic and basil.

0% option: Sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3–4 days. Reheat until steaming hot; the sauce may thicken, so loosen it with a splash of milk.