Sour Cream Pasta Sauce Recipe Whiskaffair

on May 09, 2023, Updated Sep 12, 2023 If you like this recipe, try Red Wine Pasta Sauce, Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce, and Cilantro Chimichurri. If a few sauces are handy, life becomes very easy. I always make and store at least one sauce in my fridge. These sauces can then be used to make or top various dishes. I recently came across a recipe to make pasta sauce using sour cream. I had a tub of sour cream sitting in my fridge, so I thought I would give the recipe a try. It was approved by everyone at home.

About Sour Cream Pasta Sauce

This Pasta Sauce is the easiest and yummiest pasta sauce you can make on a busy day. It is creamy, needs simple pantry ingredients, and comes together in under 15 minutes. Once the sauce is ready, toss in some cooked pasta and sauteed veggies or protein, and a quick meal is ready in no time.

Serving Suggestions

Fettuccine Alfredo: Toss the sauce with freshly cooked fettuccine noodles and top with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Butter – Adds a rich flavor to the sauce. You can use salted or unsalted butter. Garlic – Use fresh garlic for the best taste. Flour – It makes the sauce thick and creamy. To make the pasta sauce healthier, replace it with whole wheat flour. Milk – Use whole milk for a rich and creamy sauce. You can also make it with low-fat or skim milk. Seasonings – Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg powder. Adjust it according to your choice. You can also add the seasoning of your choice, such as Cajun seasoning, mustard, red pepper flakes, paprika, etc, for added flavor. Once the butter is melted, add 2 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for 30-40 seconds. Pour 1 cup of milk slowly and whisk simultaneously to make a smooth mixture.

½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring continuously. The sauce is ready. Use it as desired. Baked Potatoes: Spoon the sauce over a baked potato and sprinkle with bacon bits and chives. Stuffed Shells: Fill cooked pasta shells with ricotta cheese, spinach, and ground beef, and top with the sour cream sauce. Grilled Chicken: Grill chicken breasts and serve with a dollop of this sauce and a side of roasted vegetables. Vegetable Pasta Salad: Toss cooked pasta with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, and dress with pasta sauce. Meatball Subs: Top a toasted sub roll with meatballs, marinara sauce, and a generous dollop of pasta sauce. Seafood Linguine: Serve the sauce over linguine pasta with shrimp or scallops and sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon zest. Quesadillas: Spread it on a flour tortilla and add shredded cheese, cooked chicken or beef, and vegetables. Fold in half and cook until crispy.