The toasted nuts bring an earthy richness to this dish, while the herbs add fragrant overtones, creating a sophisticated marriage of flavors and textures - and that’s before you even get to the tangy, silky creme fraiche sauce and naturally sweet pumpkin pasta. Hazelnuts and sage make for a pretty magical duo. Pumpkin gnocchi with sage creme fraiche sauce Bucatini with bacon cream sauceĬream also pairs perfectly with bacon, and this simple sauce will gladly go with any noodle in your pantry. Hankering for a traditional mushroom cream sauce? This one is quick to make from scratch and clings to every strand of spaghetti like a satin robe.
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We probably don’t need to remind you that mac and cheese is the nontomato-based pasta dish par excellence.īut in case you’ve forgotten, well, it’s time to reacquaint yourself with the gooiest, cheesiest, and rib-sticking-est recipe of them all. If you plan on having leftovers, you may want to make some extra sauce and reserve a bit to mix in the next day, as the pasta will absorb a lot of it overnight. Add some garlic for a bit more kick as well. But you can use spicy or mild sausage as you prefer. This easy Parmesan cream sauce is a little lighter than Alfredo and pairs especially well with chicken sausage. Creamy pasta with chicken sausage and broccoli The velvety sauce is enjoyable enough on its own over long, flat noodles, or you can top it off with mushrooms, chicken, or whatever other cream-loving add-ons your heart desires. Fettuccine AlfredoĪh, good old Alfredo - what would fettuccine be without it? Carbonara folks who want a little extra heat might want to try cacio e pepe. Just toss some eggs, a couple of cloves of garlic, and a generous handful of Parmesan together into a silky, noodle-clinging sauce. Real deal carbonara doesn’t need any cream. It’s not a goodbye, just a so long for now.Ĭlassic creamy pasta sauces 1. We’ve reached the point where it feels necessary to take a break and explore sauces that go beyond the tomato-y basics. Sometimes, though, we feel the need to be a little bolder, to venture out there and get a taste of all the flavors that the world has to offer. You’re there for us when we need you most: on pizzas, in casseroles, and, of course, at the top of towering mountains of pasta. We promise, there’s nothing wrong with you, marinara. Use it to add extra flavor to saucy dishes. The liquid your noodles have cooked in soaks up starches and sodium. Always include a source of moisture, like butter, olive or avocado oil, or pureed veggies. Experiment with other veggies like spinach, edamame, or pumpkin to make a unique pasta topping. Can’t do tomatoes? Mimic their color with diced red peppers, red cabbage, or radishes.
You can make up that distinctive red color in other ways.A cup of sauce is often enough for 1 pound of pasta. When making creamy sauces, remember that a little can go a long way.
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