#TripleSBites ~ Creamy Herbed Garlic Pasta

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the #TripleSBites (SPICY, SAUCY, SEXY) Bloggers have come together to bring you some mouthwatering recipes to plan your special meal for your loved one!

Today I am sharing a delicious Creamy Herbed Garlic Pasta, which would be a magnificent meatless entree, or serve it with some grilled chicken or shrimp, alongside a tender and juicy steak, or a lovely baked pork chop. The options are endless! I love this creamy recipe because it uses staple ingredients I always have on hand in my pantry and refrigerator. I don't usually keep cream in the fridge, and so many "creamy pasta" recipes call for that, so I was glad to see this version which uses a combination of milk and chicken broth as the sauce base.

I was sent some beautiful lightly dried herbs from Gourmet Garden, and this recipe features those lovely herbs - add seasonings to your personal taste / preference!

Creamy Herbed Garlic Pasta adapted from Lilluna

Ingredients

16-oz linguini pasta
1/4 cup butter
2 - 3 tsp Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic Paste
6 TBS flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 1/2 TBS lightly dried parsley

1 1/2 TBS lightly dried Basil
3/4 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan and add in the garlic paste. Cook the garlic for about a minute.
3. Blend in the flour, whisking constantly, and cook for another minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and the chicken broth, continuously stirring. Increase heat if needed and bring the sauce to a simmer, continuously stirring, and cook until it begins to thicken.
4. Remove sauce from the heat and stir in the herbs and cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the cheese has fully incorporated, then add the pasta and stir to combine (or pour desired amount of sauce over pasta if you don't want to use the full amount).
5. Serve immediately.

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*Full Disclosure: I received complimentary product from Gourmet Garden for the purpose of recipe creation and review. I received no compensation for this post. All comments are 100% accurate and 100% my own.

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