Five Ingredient Pasta with a Creamy Herb Sauce
Recipe: #12157
February 25, 2014
Categories: Side Dishes, Italian 5 Ingredients Or Less, 5-Minute Prep, One-Pot Meal, Sunday Dinner, Herbs, Italian Dinner, more
"This is so simple, and takes literally just minutes - just the time it takes to cook the pasta. And, you can use any type of pasta, use your favorite - it really doesn't matter. The sauce can be used as is; for a side dish. Or try adding chicken, peas, tomatoes, asparagus, etc. - there are endless combinations. And, if you want to get 'fancy,' add a little white wine; or mix up the herbs. Add tarragon, oregano, or a mix of herbs. It's a basic sauce ... so have fun with it."
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (282.3 g)
- Calories 447.4
- Total Fat - 19 g
- Saturated Fat - 11.1 g
- Cholesterol - 63 mg
- Sodium - 120.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 60.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 10.2 g
- Sugars - 0.2 g
- Protein - 10.3 g
- Calcium - 164.8 mg
- Iron - 1 mg
- Vitamin C - 4.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Sauce ... Add the cream to a small pot and bring to a medium heat, just under a boil. Then, reduce to low, add the cheese and basil, and mix to combine. Season with salt (go easy on the salt, as the cheese is salty), and pepper, and simmer for 5-7 minutes. It will naturally thicken and reduce; make sure to stir it often.
Step 2
Pasta ... As the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions. Make sure to cook your pasta in plenty of salted water. Once the pasta is done; drain, and return to the pot.
Step 3
Finish and Serve ... Add the sauce to the pasta along with the fresh parsley and toss. Season again with salt and pepper if necessary. ENJOY!
Step 4
Again, the last minute, you can toss in peas, blanched broccoli florets, sauteed mushrooms, asparagus; cooked chicken or ham, etc. Also, mix up the herbs, or add a bit of white wine - have fun with it. But, this is all about the sauce ... It makes a very nice sauce to dress your favorite pasta. And, it is quick and easy.
Tips
No special items needed.