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Creamy Parmesan Sauce
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serves/makes:
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30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
1/3 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 ounces dried tomato, herb, or plain fettuccine
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
directions
Allow half-and-half or cream and margarine or butter to come to room temperature (about 30-40 minutes).
In a large saucepan or pasta pot, bring 3 quarts water to boiling. Add pasta. Reduce heat slightly. Boil, uncovered for 8-10 minutes for dried pasta or 1 1/2-2 minutes for fresh pasta, or until al dente, stirring occasionally. (Or cook according to package directions). Immediately drain pasta.
Return pasta to the warm pan. Add Parmesan cheese, half-and- half/cream, butter/margarine, salt, and garlic. Toss gently until pasta is well coated. Transfer to a warm serving dish.
If desired, sprinkle with basil or parsley and pepper. Serve immediately.
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janlee
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