My 3 Favorite Italian Inspired - Pasta Sauces
1. Creamy ALFREDO SAUCE
Ingredients:
3 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 cloves minced garlic
1 cup Parmesan cheese
Steps:
In a pan, melts the butter. Add the minced garlic and saute till fragrant.
Then add heavy cream. Whisk the cream into the butter until fully combined and simmers. Add the Parmesan cheese and continue mixing until the sauce thickens.
Taste and add black pepper if needed. Serve immediately on top of pasta.
Enjoy!
2. MARINARA SAUCE
Ingredients:
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1 small onion, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoon fresh basil
1 tbsp olive oil
Steps:
In a pan, add oil, saute garlic and onion until fragrant. Then, add crushed tomatoes. Let it boils and simmer in medium heat for about 3-5 minutes. Add fresh thyme and basil.
Season with salt abd pepper. Pour in your favorite pasta or pizza. Enjoy!
3. BASIL PESTO
Ingredients:
2 cups Fresh Basil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts or nuts of choice /almonds
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper