Best Sauce For Pappardelle Pasta Recipes

CHEF ANNE'S PAPPARDELLE

Steps:

• Place the flour on a clean, dry work surface. Make a hole (this is also called a well) in the center of the flour pile that is about 8 inches wide (bigger is definitely better here). Crack all of the eggs and the yolk into the hole and add the olive oil, salt and 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
• Using a fork, beat the eggs together with the olive oil, water (or more if needed) and salt. Using the fork, begin to incorporate the flour into the egg mixture, be careful not to break the sides of the well or the egg mixture will run all over your board and you will have a big mess! Also, don't worry about the lumps. When enough flour has incorporated into the egg mixture that it will not run all over the place when the sides of the well are broken, begin to use your hands to really get everything well combined. If the mixture is tight and dry, wet your hands and begin kneading with wet hands. When the mixture has really come together to a homogeneous mixture, THEN you can start kneading.
• When kneading it is VERY important to put your body weight into it, get on top of the dough to really stretch it and not to tear the dough. Using the heels of your palms, roll the dough to create a very smooooooth, supple dough. When done, the dough should look VERY smooth and feel almost velvety. Kneading will usually take from 8 to 10 minutes for an experienced kneader and 10 to 15 for an inexperienced kneader. Put your body weight into it, you need to knead! This is where the perfect, toothsome texture of your pasta is formed. Get in there and have fun!
• When the pasta has been kneaded to the perfect consistency, wrap it in plastic and let rest for at least 1 hour. If using immediately, do not refrigerate.
• To roll the pasta: Cut off 1/3 of the pasta dough, reserve the rest and keep it covered.
• Squash the pasta with the heels of your hands to facilitate it going through the pasta roller. Dust with flour. Put the pasta through the roller set on number one. Roll the dough through 2 times, dusting it with flour if it feels sticky or tacky.
• Fold the pasta into thirds and put it through the machine on number one again.
• Change the setting on the pasta roller to number two and run the pasta through. Continue to roll the pasta through the machine, changing the setting each time to a larger number (this will make the opening on the pasta machine smaller). When you get to the desired thin-ness (I recommend number six), cut the pasta into 10-inch lengths. Flour the dough generously and stack them in a pile. Cover the stack with plastic or a clean tea towel and proceed rolling the rest of the pasta.
• When the pasta is all rolled, take 3 sheets of pasta and fold both ends of the pasta over each other until they meet in the middle.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the pasta rolls into 1-inch widths. Unroll the pasta "ribbons" and dust with semolina and reserve on sheet trays.
• When ready to use, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.

PAPPARDELLE WITH CREAMY CHICKEN SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until it releases its juices and is almost cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a rapid simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and add to sauce, tossing to combine and adding enough pasta water to create a creamy sauce that coats pasta. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE BOLOGNESE SAUCE (PAPPARDELLE)

Steps:

• Cook onion in oil over medium heat until it starts to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, carrot and celery. Cook until softened, an additional 5 minutes.
• Add beef and pork. Brown until no pink remains. Drain fat. Add wine and simmer until evaporated, about 7-9 minutes. Add milk and simmer until evaporated, about 6-7 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, tomatoes with juice and bay leaf. Break tomatoes up with a spoon. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 ½ cups of pasta water.
• Toss pasta with sauce adding pasta water to thin out if needed.
• Serve hot with parmesan cheese.

CHEAT'S HOMEMADE PAPPARDELLE WITH QUICK TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and add a good few lugs of olive oil. When the oil's hot, add the garlic and chilli and fry until lightly coloured.
• Drop in most of the basil - stand back as it will crackle and spit in the oil - and then, after a few seconds, add the tomatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. You'll end up with a chunky sauce - if you like it smoother, pass the sauce through a coarse sieve. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. On a lightly floured work surface, cut the lasagne sheets into strips with a knife or a pastry wheel. When the water is at a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook for a few minutes until just al dente.
• Drain the pasta strips in a colander, reserving a little of the cooking water.
• Stir the pasta into the warm sauce. If it's a bit thick, add a few spoonfuls of the cooking water to loosen it up. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the reserved basil leaves and serve immediately.

HOMEMADE BOLOGNESE SAUCE WITH PAPPARDELLE PASTA

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large heavy pot or dutch oven over medium-high flame.
• Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, tomato paste and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
• Saute, stirring frequently, for about five minutes. If the onion or garlic starts to brown reduce heat.
• Add pancetta and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are fairly soft.
• Add the beef and pork about a third at a time, allowing most of the liquid to evaporate before incorporating more.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until all the pink is gone from the meat, all the liquid is evaporated and you can feel brown bits starting to stick to the bottom of the pot.
• Deglaze the pot with the cup of white wine. Make sure you get up all those bits. Then lower the heat so it doesn't start sticking again.
• Add milk, broth, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, a crack of freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to as low as possible maintaining a very lazy simmer. Add bay leaves and parsley.
• Simmer on low, half covered, for four hours, stirring occasionally.
• Remove bay leaves.
• If the sauce has not completely thickened yet, increase heat slightly and simmer another 15 to 30 minutes with the lid off.
• Serve with pasta and a healthy dose of freshly grated parmigiano reggiano.

BEEF BOLOGNESE SAUCE WITH PAPPARDELLE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy saucepan.
• Add ground beef and brown the meat well, using a large spoon to break up the pieces and occasionally stirring about 5 to 7 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink.
• Transfer cooked meat to a medium-sized bowl. Wipe the pan clean with paper towel.
• Turn heat down to medium-low and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
• Add carrots and onions to the pan and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring often about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the browned meat, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper, stir well to combine.
• Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat. Cover the pan, leaving a small opening for steam to escape.
• Cook sauce until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded, at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir every 10 minutes. Add some water if the sauce starts to look dry.
• About 20 minutes before the sauce is done cooking, bring a pot of water to boil.
• Cook the pappardelle noodles according to manufacturer's direction.
• Top pasta with beef bolognese sauce and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese and parsley.

PARPARDELLE PASTA WITH A ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bring a large pot up to a boil.
• Season with a generous amount of salt and add pasta. Stir.
• Cook until al dente, about 4 to 5 minutes for fresh pasta and 8 to 10 for dry.
• Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and gently toss pasta with olive oil. Set aside.
• Place the cherry tomatoes, thyme, garlic and olive oil onto a baking sheet and toss together.
• Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until soft and lightly caramelized.
• Pour half of the cherry tomatoes into a small bowl and set aside.
• Pour the remaining cherry tomatoes into a blender with the canned tomatoes, basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and puree until smooth.
• Pour the mixture into a saucepan and stir in the red wine.
• Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the sauce, pasta and pasta water together and finish with remaining roasted tomatoes and chopped basil. Serve warm.