Kittencals Alfredo Sauce Recipes

KITTENCAL'S ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Add in the garlic and thyme; whisk for about 2 minutes (if your garlic is chopped instead of finely minced cook for 3 minutes watching closely not to burn the garlic).
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Add in table cream and heavy whipping cream; bring to a boil and simmer over low heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 2 minutes (do not allow to boil rapidly).
• Continue to simmer for about 2-3 minutes over low heat stirring continuously until bubbly and thickened.
• Mix in the Parmesan cheese; stir to melt the cheese (about 2 minutes).
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Serve over pasta and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
• *Note* This sauce is best if eaten right away as it will become thicker upon standing.

KITTENCAL'S FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot boiling salted water until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in fresh garlic, thyme, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper (if using) cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Add in half and half cream and whipping cream; cook stirring or whisking constantly until bubbly and thickened.
• Reduce heat to low and mix in Parmesan cheese until combined and melted.
• Season with fresh ground black pepper.
• Drain the cooked pasta VERY well, then divide into bowls.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to combine.
• Top each bowl with more Parmesan cheese.

EASY BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce to the pan and mix with the beef.
• Transfer beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly over the bottom and layer cooked pasta over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a 4-quart heavy pot or a large skillet that is equivalent or close to that size, heat oil over medium heat; add in the chicken breast and season lightly with salt and pepper; cook on all sides until just done (about 8-10 minutes, do not overcook or the chicken or it will be dry) remove to a large bowl.
• In the same skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add in mushroom slices and sauté until browned (about 10-12 minutes) transfer to the bowl with the cooked chicken; set aside while cooking the pasta and preparing the sauce (or you may cover and chill for up to 24 hours).
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente (don't overcook pasta) drain but do not rinse.
• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and toss with 2-3 tablespoons oil or butter to prevent sticking; set aside.
• For alfredo sauce; wipe the skillet clean, then melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
• Add in thyme, cayenne pepper and fresh garlic; stir for 2 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minutes.
• Add in the half and half cream and whipping cream; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low then mix in Parmesan cheese; cook stirring over low heat until heated through and bubbly.
• Season with seasoned salt or white salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add/mix in the cooked cubed chicken and mushrooms; cook stirring for about 10 minutes until heated through.
• Spoon the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss, then sprinkle more Parmesan on top.
• This sauce will thicken upon standing.

KITTENCAL'S DELICIOUS MEATY PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven heat oil, then add in the basil, oregano, chili flakes, bay leaf and onion; saute, stirring with a wooden spoon for about 4 minutes (this will release the flavors in the spices).
• Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato paste and cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
• Add in ground beef and sausage meat; cook until well browned (about 10 minutes) drain any fat.
• Add in the wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
• Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, mushrooms, sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for about 2 hours (or you can simmer for longer on low heat).
• Season with black pepper.
• Remove the bay leaf and serve over hot cooked pasta then sprinkle with lots grated Parmesan cheese.

ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in parsley and serve.