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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Pistachio Pesto
1 cup shelled pistachios 2 garlic cloves 2 cups basil ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Place…
Linguine with Clam Sauce
This delicious version of the traditional linguine dish weighs in at only 290 calories per serving. 1 9-ounce package fresh linguine 4 bacon slices 2 teaspoons bottled minced…
Tomato-Basil Simmer Sauce
Beyond pasta, try this irresistible sauce over grilled chicken or as a dip for garlic bread and grilled cheese sandwiches. 12 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 25 tomatoes), peeled…
Linguine with Meat Sauce Casserole
We adapted this rich and creamy entrée from a 2001 Southern Living dish. 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic Vegetable cooking spray 1 28-ounce…
Pasta with Zesty Pecan Sauce
½ cup finely chopped pecans ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 12-ounce package linguine 1 14-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained ½ cup freshly…
Cilantro-Peanut Pesto
4 cups packed cilantro leaves 1 cup (5 oz) roasted, unsalted peanuts 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar 4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ½ teaspoon…
Martha Stewart’s Basic Red Sauce
Tomato paste, red onion, and fresh basil add a hint of sweetness to this quick-cooking marinara. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ small red onion, finely chopped 3…
Alfredo Sauce – A Vitamix Version
Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer 4 Tablespoons butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup Parmesan…
