Lightwholewheatpastawithcreamywhitecheesesauce Recipes

LIGHT WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH CREAMY WHITE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil water then add noddles in, cooking until desired softness.
• In the meantime, pour all the sauce ingredients into a sauce pan, heating at medium heat.
• Mix until all ingredients are incorporated before allowing to simmer and thicken, stirring often until at desired thickness and cheese is melted and incorporated. Add more milk to simmer if you wish a thinner sauce. Add more cheese to taste if you prefer.
• Drain pasta and pour sauce over pasta. Enjoy!

MONTEREY WHITE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
• Mix in sour cream and green chilies, and cook, stirring occasionally just until heated through.
• Do not allow to boil.

WHOLE WHEAT PENNE PASTA WITH CREAMY VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Saute until soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add basil, tomatoes, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Add butter, and remove bay leaves.
• Process sauce in blender or food processor, in batches, until smooth.
• Add vodka to tomato sauce and simmer or low for an additional 30 minutes. Sauce will reduce and thicken. Stir in cream and Parmesan and simmer until cheese is melted and sauce blended.
• Cook pasta to al dente in boiling, salted water. Drain and transfer to large bowl. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and toss. Serve immediately.