Pasta Sauces & Pestos
Herb pestos and creamy Parmesan sauces provide different ways to dress pasta. Browse for a sauce’s ingredients and texture, then pair it with a preparation that suits the finished dish.
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Quick & Versatile Herb Pesto
A fast, flexible pesto that transforms any leftover herbs into a vibrant, flavorful sauce in just 5 minutes. Perfect for pasta, bread, roasted veggies, or as a finishing…
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce: A Sophisticated Culinary Companion
Transform simple dishes into gourmet creations with this luxurious Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Perfectly balanced with the richness of heavy cream, the bold aroma of garlic, and the…
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and black pepper to taste Optional: chopped fresh parsley…
Citrus Pesto (Pesto Agli Agrumi)
This citrus pesto, AKA Pesto Agli Agrumi, originates from Sicily. Essentially, it contains the same ingredients as Pesto Alla Genovese, with almonds in place of pine nuts, and the addition…
Cilantro Pesto
A fun twist on classic pesto, this cilantro pesto recipe is quick and easy, completely delicious, and is full of limes, roasted cashews, garlic, parmesan, and of course,…
Cilantro Pesto
Homemade Cilantro Pesto, made with fresh cilantro leaves, blanched almonds, red onion, serrano chile and olive oil. You can add more serrano chiles if you like things…
Vodka-Cream Sauce
This is an old-school favorite with sophisticated flair. The vodka perks up the tomatoes, and the cream makes the sauce rich and smooth. Try stirring in pulled chicken…
Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce
Turn summer tomatoes into a dinnertime star. Ingredients 8 pounds fresh tomatoes (such as plum or San Marzano) 2 large sweet onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1…
Steve’s Tomato Sauce
Ingredients 2 14.5-ounce cans Diced Tomatoes with Green Peppers, Celery & Onions 5 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon Thai Fish Sauce Preparation Combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter…
Fresh Tomato Sauce
There is nothing better than a sweet, juicy, sun-ripened tomato. Make the most of the season’s bounty with this fresh no-cook tomato sauce. Fresh Tomato Sauce Balsamic vinegar,…
