The answer is a rich, creamy and flavorful dish, like this Blushing Penne Pasta. You can use vodka if white wine is unavailable and whipping cream instead of half-and-half.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1 medium onion (cut into half and thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-½ cups half-and-half cream, divided
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
How to Make It
- Cook pasta in a six-quart stockpot al dente; drain and return to the pot.
- Heat the butter in a large pan and sauté the onion over moderate heat for eight to ten minutes until aromatic.
- Stir fry the herbs and season with salt; stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour the wine, 1 cup cream and tomato paste, stirring often to incorporate.
- Combine the remainder of the cream and the flour, stir until smooth.
- Slowly add the flour mixture into the onion mixture; bring to a boil, stirring frequently for two minutes, until thickened.
- Add one-fourth cup cheese and stir into pasta. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Enjoy!
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 335 kcal Calories from Fat: 90 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 10 g 29% |
Saturated Fat 6 g 30% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
Cholesterol 34 mg 11% |
Sodium 431 mg 7% |
carbohydrates 47 g 36% |
Dietary Fiber 2 g 5% |
Sugars 4 g 4% |
Protein 12 g 24% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |