Asiago Cream Sauce Food

ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix whipping cream and whole milk in a pot, add shredded asiago cheese and let soak for 5-10 minutes.
• Whisk in flour, preferably adding it through a sieve.
• Put the pot over slow heat. Whisk continuously until the sauce thickens without boiling it.
• Add a pinch of bullion cube for extra taste and flavor.
• Taste for salt and pepper, add more if needed.
• The sauce will still have a slightly runny consistency, but it'll thickens more when chilled.

CHICKEN AND BOWTIE PASTA WITH ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken cubes, reducing heat if necessary, until no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups cream to a simmer, stirring often. Whisk in bouillon and cheese until well blended and bouillon has dissolved completely. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water, and whisk into mixture. Cook and stir 2 minutes more, then remove from heat and set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Stir in prosciutto, garlic, and mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Add chicken, reduce heat, and continue cooking until chicken is heated through. Return sauce to the stove and add remaining 1/4 cup cream and parsley flakes. Heat through.
• To serve, place pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl. Add chicken and mushroom mixture and pour in cream sauce. Toss well, and serve.

ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan melt 2 ounces butter.
• Add onions and chopped garlic.
• Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add flour and mix thoroughly.
• Cook for 4 minutes, then add the chicken broth, let thicken and add the cream and reduce for 20 minutes.
• Add the salt, pepper and cayenne.
• Whisk in white wine and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Turn off the flame and whisk in the other 1 ounce of butter and asiago cheese.
• Cool in refrigerator.

ASIAGO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Off heat, place the flour in a heavy saucepan, then gradually add the milk and whisk until well-blended.
• Place saucepan over medium temperature and cook, whisking, until thick, about 7 to 9 minutes.
• Remove saucepan from heat and add the grated cheese, stirring until melted.
• Stir in the herbs, if using.
• Makes 2 cups sauce.
• Serve over pasta or vegetables.

ASIAGO SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook 2 cups cream until just bubbling. Watch carefully, to ensure that it doesn't boil over. Stir in bouillon and Asiago cheese. Stir with a whisk until dissolved. Add cornstarch mixture, and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate for later use.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute red onion until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and cooked bacon, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in green onions, chicken and 1 cup cream. Cook, stirring, until cream is heated through. Add Asiago cream sauce, and heat through. Toss with cooked pasta until evenly coated, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.