Linguine With Two Cheese Sauce Recipes

TWO-CHEESE LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Combine cheeses; toss with lemon juice. Add to the sauce; stir until cheese begins to melt. Drain linguine; add the cheese sauce and toss to coat.

LINGUINE WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., In the drippings, saute spinach and onion until spinach is wilted and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the milk, cream cheese, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper; stir until smooth. Stir in pine nuts and bacon; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH TWO CHEESES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and set aside (reserve pot).
• In pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add half-and-half and cheeses; stir to combine, and bring just to a simmer. Add pasta, and toss to combine. If needed, gradually add enough reserved pasta water to thin sauce (sauce will thicken as it stands). Serve sprinkled with parsley.

CLAM SAUCE WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and mushrooms until golden brown. Stir in clams with juice, parsley, salt and white pepper. Cook over medium heat until hot. Toss with pasta until evenly coated. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

LINGUINE WITH BUTTER, LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Cook linguine until al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
• Drain, and mix with a Tbsp.
• or two of olive oil; set aside.
• Heat butter in a skillet and add lemon juice and salt.
• Add garlic and cook about 1 minute.
• Add to hot linguine and mix.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan if desired.

LINGUINE WITH HAM AND CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain well, and set aside.
• Saute onion in butter in a large skillet until tender. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant. Add flour, and stir until blended. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Add peas; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add ham; cook until thoroughly heated.
• Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until the cheese melts.
• Place linguine and sauce in a large serving bowl, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
• Heat the butter in a skillet and add the lemon zest.
• Drop the linguine into the boiling water. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
• Add the cream to the butter and lemon zest mixture. Add the pasta and lemon juice and stir until just heated through. Add the Parmesan and toss. Serve with additional Parmesan and lemon zest on the side.

CREAMY LINGUINI FOR TWO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Break up into small pieces and set aside.
• In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil. Combine cooked pasta with butter/cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well. Allow sauce to thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

CHEESE SAUCE WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add flour, stir to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes.
• Whisk in milk a little at a time. Add cream and mayonnaise if necessary, for extra thickness. Cook for 10-15 minutes till a thickened and smooth sauce.
• Preaheat grill to hot. Remove sauce from hob and add most of cheese leaving a handful (around 4oz). Stir until cheese is melted.
• Add pasta mix and place in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle on rest of cheese. Place in oven until brown and bubbling.

HERBED ALFREDO SAUCE OVER LINGUINE

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook linguine as directed on package. Drain; return to Dutch oven and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add bell pepper, onions, parsley and flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk until well blended. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is bubbly and thickened.
• Remove skillet from heat. Stir in basil, oregano and salt. Pour sauce over linguine; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.