Best 5 Pasta And Herbed Cream Sauce Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable pasta and herbed cream sauce recipe collection. From the classic creamy mushroom pasta to the vibrant sun-dried tomato and spinach pasta, each dish promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, our recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly through the cooking process, ensuring a delightful and satisfying meal. Discover the art of creating a velvety smooth and flavorful cream sauce, complemented by a medley of fresh herbs that elevate the dish to a new level of sophistication. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to whip up these creamy pasta dishes with confidence, creating a memorable dining experience for yourself and your loved ones.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
PASTA AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water add the spaghetti and cook until it is al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over moderately low heat, melt the butter, add the rosemary and cook it, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. As soon as the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the pan. Add the cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Toss to coat and let reduce 1 to 2 minutes, gently stirring, or until lightly thickened. Add Parmesan to taste, toss to combine and transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley.
PASTA WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE
This cozy pasta is the perfect place to use up any hard-stem herbs like sage, thyme or rosemary that are languishing in your fridge. Add the herbs and a cinnamon stick to a pot of heavy cream. As they bubble together, the cream takes on a surprising but subtle herbaceousness. Use it to sauce pasta noodles and winter greens. If you don't have the herbs listed, leave them out or swap in marjoram or bay leaves, or even dried chile, lemon peel, garlic, shallot or leeks. The method of infusing cream with flavorings, then using it to sauce pasta, is open to adaptation. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter .
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sage, thyme, rosemary, cinnamon and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium and cook until the cream has thickened slightly and is reduced to about 1 cup, 12 to 15 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer. Remove from heat until the pasta's ready.
- When the cream is at the halfway point, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until a minute or 2 shy of al dente. About 3 minutes before draining the pasta, add the greens to the water. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and greens with a colander and return to the pot.
- Place the just-used colander over the pot of pasta, then strain the infused cream through the colander into the noodles. (Discard or compost the herbs and cinnamon stick.) Add the 1/2 cup pasta water to the pasta, set over medium-high heat, and cook, tossing, until the sauce glosses the noodles, 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
PENNE PASTA WITH AN HERBED CREAM SAUCE
A simple and easy pasta dish. Add some mushrooms, peas, shredded carrots, and cubed (cooked) chicken for a complete meal.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the rosemary and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Penne pasta, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Toss to coat and let reduce 2-3 minutes, gently stirring, or until lightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan to taste, tossing to combine and heat through. Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with parsley.
PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.
CREAMY PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND HERBS
In this simple, springy pasta, milky ricotta thinned out with a little starchy pasta cooking water makes for a saucy, soupy dish that's seasoned with loads of black pepper and herbs. For the best flavor, use at least three different kinds of herbs, break out some nicer olive oil and look for fresh ricotta. Lemon lovers can grate in the zest of half a lemon as well.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- In the same pot, make the sauce: Add ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, pepper and a large pinch or two of salt, and stir until well combined.
- Add 1 cup pasta water to the sauce and stir until smooth. Add the pasta and herbs, and continue to stir vigorously until the noodles are well coated. Add more pasta water as needed for a smooth, soupy sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- To serve, spoon the pasta into bowls and finish with more Parmesan, olive oil and pepper.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it according to the package directions, or until it is al dente (tender but still slightly firm).
- Don't boil the cream. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
- Add the cheese to the sauce slowly, stirring constantly, until it is melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the pasta with the sauce immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
This pasta and herbed cream sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the herbs add a bright, fresh flavor. Serve this pasta with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
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