White Wine Pasta Sauce

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• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• Directions
• Expert Tips and Tricks
• Kitchen Equipment
• Recipe Substitutions/Variations
• What To Serve With
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Recipe Storage and Reheating
• Other Recipes to Try
• White Wine Pasta Sauce Recipe

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Comforting -This delicious recipe brings a warm and comforting touch to your meal with its rich, buttery texture and creamy parmesan cheese. It's the kind of sauce that makes you feel cozy and satisfied and it is perfect for a relaxing dinner at home.

Simple - This is a breeze to make with just a few key ingredients—butter, garlic, white wine, and parmesan cheese. The steps are straightforward which means you can whip up a delicious and impressive meal with minimal effort.

Quick - This comes together quickly, with just a few minutes of sautéing and simmering required. It's a fast and efficient way to make a flavorful pasta dish.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need for this easy recipe: 

• Linguine: Use your favorite pasta brand of linguine.
• Butter: Use unsalted butter for this recipe. You can also use vegan butter to make this recipe dairy free.
• Olive oil
• Garlic: Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor.
• White wine: Use a crisp dry white wine like a pinot gris or a chardonnay. I don't recommend using cooking wine, as it's normally a low quality, sweet wine. For a non-alcoholic option, use chicken stock or vegetable stock.
• Salt & black pepper
• Parmesan cheese: Grated fresh parmesan cheese for the sauce and more for sprinkling on top.
• Parsley: Fresh Italian parsley for a garnish on top.

Directions

Let's make this simple sauce together! 

Step 1: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.

Step 2: Heat a large skillet or large frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter, olive oil and garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3: Add the white wine, salt and black pepper to the skillet. Simmer until the wine is reduced.

Step 4: Using tongs, transfer the cooked pasta directly from the cooking water to the skillet. Toss to combine.

Step 5: Add ¼ cup of the pasta water and toss. Add the parmesan cheese and continue to toss until the sauce is glossy.

Step 6: Top with additional parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips and Tricks

Here are some expert tips to make this easy pasta recipe: 

Use a good quality wine - Choose a bottle of white wine you enjoy drinking, as its flavor will come through in the sauce. A dry white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio works best for a balanced taste.

Reserve pasta water - Don’t dump out the pasta water after you transfer the pasta to the sauce. You will need to add some of that water to the sauce!

Kitchen Equipment

Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this easy weeknight meal. You can find all of these products on Amazon.

Large Skillet - You'll want a high quality large skillet with enough room to make the sauce and combine with the linguine without overflowing.

Recipe Substitutions/Variations

White wine - If you prefer not to use wine, you can substitute with vegetable or chicken broth and a splash of lemon juice for a different flavor profile. 

Parmesan cheese - Swap out the parmesan cheese for pecorino Romano or a similar hard cheese if you prefer a sharper taste.

Parsley - Swap the fresh parsley for a different herb like fresh basil.

Additions - Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat or mix in fresh herbs like basil or thyme for extra flavor. For a white wine cream sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half towards the end of cooking. Toss in some sautéed mushrooms, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, or sun dried tomatoes to add more texture and flavor to the dish.

What To Serve With

Here are some recipes to serve alongside this easy white wine pasta sauce:

Blackened Swordfish - This Blackened Swordfish recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant quality fish dish right in your own kitchen.

Roasted Portobello Mushrooms - This Roasted Portobello Mushrooms recipe features slices of hearty mushroom caps seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. With a tender, juicy texture and a rich flavor, these mushrooms are a perfect side dish or a tasty appetizer. You'll find yourself reaching for this simple yet flavorful recipe again and again.

Pork Piccata - You're really going to love this recipe for Pork Piccata. Tender pork chops coated in a seasoned flour mixture, then cooked to perfection in a tangy lemon and caper piccata sauce. The flavors are bright and zesty, making this an irresistible and easy dinner recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Storage and Reheating

Here are storage and reheating instructions for this homemade sauce.

Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container and eat leftovers within 4-5 days.

Freezer Storage: Freeze in a freezer-safe, airtight container and keep for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as instructed below.

Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat until warm.

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