Does anyone have a killer creamy pasta dish (doesn't have to be vegan)?

Question

And please no recipes with ingredients that are in jars and/or cans! All from scratch!

Answer 1

Fettucine Alfredo Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004  

Show:  The Essence of Emeril  

Episode:  Favorite Italian Pasta Sauces  











1 pound dried fettucine

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 shallot, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

Cook the fettucine in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.

While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute until tender. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Return the pasta to the pot it was cooked in, set over medium-high heat along with the reserved cooking liquid. Add the butter-cream mixture and half of the Parmesan and toss to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Answer 2

I like to make homemade Garlic Creamy Sauce:

Garlic Cream Sauce:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 small onion, minced

2 shallots, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon anchovy paste

2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Answer 3

for squirrels recipe : you could probably subsitute crushed capers for the anchovy paste.