🍝 Creamy Pasta Sauce Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1 pot
🥩 Category: Pork
🏷️ Keywords: Cheese, Meat, European, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | unsalted butter |
| 2 | olive oil |
| 1 | onion |
| 6 | garlic cloves |
| 2 | parsley |
| 2 | basil |
| 2 | oregano |
| 4 | sausage |
| 4 | provolone cheese |
| 1/2 | mozzarella cheese |
| 1/4 | parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
| 2 | romano cheese |
| – | white wine |
| – | half-and-half |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 731.9
- Fat Content: 60.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 30.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 153.1mg
- Sodium Content: 1380.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.5g
- Protein Content: 29.2g
Instructions:
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Heat unsalted butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and sizzling.
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Add finely chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until they become slightly transparent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
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Incorporate the sausage into the skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula, and cook until it turns brown and no longer pink, ensuring it’s fully cooked through.
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Stir in minced garlic cloves, parsley, basil, and oregano, cooking until the garlic becomes fragrant and lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked meat and vegetables from the skillet to a bowl lined with paper towels or a fine mesh colander to drain any excess oil.
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Discard any excess oil from the skillet, then deglaze the pan with white wine, ensuring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the smell of alcohol dissipates, about 2-3 minutes.
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Pour in the half-and-half, stirring constantly, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
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Gradually add provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, and romano cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
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Return the cooked meat and vegetables to the skillet, stirring to combine with the creamy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Adjust the thickness of the sauce according to your preference by adding more cheese, a sprinkle of Wondra flour, or additional half-and-half.
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Serve the creamy pasta sauce over your favorite pasta, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or grated cheese, if desired.
Variations:
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Don’t fret if you don’t have fresh herbs and meats on hand; this recipe is versatile and can be made with dried spices (using half the amount), leftover lunch meats, or any red meat of your choice.
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Experiment with different types of red meat for a slight variation in taste while maintaining the overall richness and creaminess of the sauce.
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If you prefer, substitute regular milk for the half-and-half, but take care not to let the mixture boil, as the milk may curdle.
This Creamy Pasta Sauce recipe is a delightful blend of savory meats, aromatic herbs, and creamy cheeses, creating a luscious sauce that coats every strand of pasta with flavor. Whether enjoyed as a comforting weeknight meal or served to impress guests at a dinner party, this versatile sauce is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
