Basil Fettuccini Pasta And Cream Sauce Food

PASTA WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a pan then add the onion. Cook until soft and translucent.
• Add the garlic, basil and dried herbs (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Pour in the cream and allow to come to a simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce covers the back of a spoon easily.
• Transfer sauce to a food processor or blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
• Pour the sauce back into the pan and add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and add cooked pasta or serve over cooked chicken.

FETTUCCINI WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pancetta or bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain, using slotted spoon.
• Add olive oil and garlic to drippings and saute 30 seconds.
• Add tomatoes, with juices, wine, and cream and bring to a slow boil.
• Add basil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss with cooked pasta and serve topped with parmesan.

EASY BASIL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• 1. Using a food processor, finely chop the 1/2 cup of basil leaves until the consistency of pesto.
• 2. Cook pasta until al dente in salted water according to package directions.
• 3. While pasta is cooking, melt butter on medium-low heat in a large saucepan - do not allow to boil or the butter will separate.
• 4. When butter is melted, measure out 1/2 cup of water from the cooking pasta and add to the butter.
• 5. Gently stir in the grated parmesan until thoroughly melted.
• 6 Stir the basil from the food processor into the sauce.
• 7. Add additional pasta water as needed to obtain a smooth consistency.
• 8. Drain the pasta and immediately add to the sauce pan, gently tossing the pasta until coated.
• 9. Transfer pasta and sauce to a warm serving platter.
• 10. Top with the chopped basil leaves and serve immediately.

FETTUCCINI WITH SPICY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and pepper flakes 5 minutes until tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and salt. Cook over high heat until almost dry, 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in cream. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute.
• Meanwhile, cook fettuccini. Drain pasta and toss with sauce.
• Stir in basil. Serve with Parmesan.

CREAMY BASIL & TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Heat teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and sauté until starting to brown.
• Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté 3 more minutes.
• Add tomatoes, pepper, and other herbs. Stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions.
• Add cream cheese, milk, and parmesan to tomato pot and melt over low heat until cheeses are incorporated.
• Add chicken and drained pasta, and mix until blended.