Creamy Pasta Food

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the celery, carrots, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook until the vegetables soften, about 2 minutes. Add the sherry and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken to the sauce; increase the heat to medium and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the gruyere and parmesan and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes (do not boil). Add the parsley; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain, then add to the sauce and toss. Sprinkle in the peas; serve topped with celery leaves.

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
• Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY GARLIC SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pan, add a splash of oil and allow to heat up.
• Season the seafood with salt and pepper then cook in batches until golden brown.
• The shrimp/prawns should take no more than a minute per side (depending on size) and the calamari and mussels will take only a few minutes to cook. Take care not to overcook the seafood as they will go tough and rubbery. Rather undercook slightly as it will cook a little more while being tossed with the sauce and pasta.
• Remove the seafood from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic and chilli flakes. Cook until fragrant then pour in the lemon juice and wine.
• Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce by half.
• Pour in the cream and allow to come to a simmer. Allow to cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
• Add the seafood (and any of its resting juices) and parsley and stir to combine.
• Toss the sauce with cooked pasta and a splash of the pasta cooking water and toss to coat the pasta. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

CREAMY BOURSIN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Keep about a cup of pasta water just in case you need to thin out the sauce later. Meanwhile melt butter in a large saucepan and cook the garlic for a minute or two until fragrant, but not brown. Add heavy cream and bring the sauce to a simmer, about 5-7 minutes, until nice and thick. The spoon should leave a line/trail as you run it through the sauce.
• Turn the heat to low and add Boursin cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated. Taste the sauce and add any kosher salt or fresh black pepper as needed. Add drained pasta and toss everything to combine. Top with parsley for garnish

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
• Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
• Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
• Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

CREAMY SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon or so of kosher salt to the water as it cooks. Just before the noodles are done cooking, add the broccoli to the pot. Let the broccoli boil for about 30 seconds and then drain everything into a large colander. Rinse well with cold water.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the bowl and stir well to coat. Add the cucumber, pepper, olives, and onions and stir again. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir again just before serving. Enjoy!

CREAMY VEGAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook your pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
• Add the onion mixture to the base of a blender along with the soaked cashews, water, sea salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Blend until creamy and smooth. Depending on your cashews and blender, you might need to blend it for a good few minutes to get all of the grain out. Set aside.
• In the same skillet you used for the onions, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and heat the skillet over medium. Add in the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms have softened, about 8-10 minutes.
• Into the skillet with the mushrooms, add in the cashew sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook on low for 5 minutes to let the sauce heat through and thicken just a bit.
• Stir in the pasta and sun dried tomatoes until fully combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and ENJOY!

CREAMY GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive in a medium pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and stir constantly until melted. Pour in chicken broth; add pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Add more chicken broth if pasta starts to stick to the pan.
• Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and parsley into the pasta and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Melt butter and add garlic in a medium sauce pan.
• Cook over medium for 1 minute.
• Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
• Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.

CREAMY PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Half fill a large saucepan with water, add plenty of salt and bring to the boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, or according to the packet instructions, until just tender, stirring occasionally.
• Just before the pasta is ready, pour the double cream into a small saucepan, add the garlic and bring to a very gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Add around 100ml/3½fl oz of the pasta cooking water and the grated Parmesan and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drain the pasta in a colander, then return it to the pan it was cooked in. Add the sauce and mix well. Serve topped with extra cheese.

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Place a large pot of salted water over medium heat. Bring to the boil then season generously with salt.
• Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water then drain and set aside.
• Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl then add the olive oil, crushed garlic, half of the seasonings and a generous pinch of salt.
• Stir to coat the shrimp in the spices.
• Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for a minute per side until they are golden brown and just cooked.
• Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then add the remaining spices.
• Cook for another 30 seconds then pour in the white wine. Allow the pan to deglaze and the wine to reduce by half.
• Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Allow the cream to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Add the shrimp back to the pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Allow the shrimp to heat through.
• Toss the creamy sauce and shrimp with cooked pasta of your choice and a splash of the reserved pasta water and serve scattered with fresh parsley and oregano (optional).