Sauces Pasta
Clarence Said:
good sauces for pasta?We Answered:
Sauce is very simple. The easiest way to make it is to avoid the temptation of making a cream-based sauce because while those taste the best, they don't keep well in the fridge, and separate when you re-heat them.Your best bet is to make a flour-based sauce. You can use this basic recipe in any number of different ways to make tons of delicious sauces.
Combine equal parts of flour and butter in a saucepan set to medium or lower. (So if you want a single serving, for example, combine 2 tbsp flour with 2 tbsp butter). Let this mixture bubble for awhile (but DON'T let it burn). After it's been bubbling for about five minutes, add milk. Sometimes adding a bit of condensed milk can really help the consistency of your sauce. If you keep stirring, you'll find the sauce will thicken. Add milk until it's to the desired consistency. This is your base.
Once you've made the base, the rest is up to you. You can season it however you like to create any number of delicious sauces. A few things you might want to try:
- Crush a chicken bouillon cube (or several, depending on how much sauce you're making) into the base. It gives the sauce a nice rich flavor. I use these for making potato soup.
- Slice up orange peppers and roast them in the oven until they're soft. Add the roasted peppers (along with beef broth or, since you're vegetarian, beef flavoring) for a nice stroganoff-inspired sauce
- Add grated cheese to the base with a few spices (you might try a dash of cayenne pepper) for a yummy cheese sauce. But when you're working with cheese, make sure you add the cheese at the very end so it doesn't congeal.
Good luck!