Cream Sauce for Pasta

Name: Cream Sauce for Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta; 1 small red onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This beautiful pasta is well coated with a delicious garlic-cream sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main dish.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 small red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 8 minutes or until reduced by about half. Stir in cream.
Cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until sauce is reduced to 1-1/4 cups. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 358 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

This beautiful pasta is well coated with a delicious garlic-cream sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main dish. —Amy Sauser, Omaha, Nebraska

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