4 simple sauces for unspeakably delicious pasta

By Hannah Lewry, 22 June 2016

It’s already a weeknight standby, but get over the mac n cheese habit, buy some fresh pasta (it’s worth it) make these simple sauces and you’ll be up for homemaker of the year

THE BASE

Cook 2 x 250 g packets Woolworths fresh pasta according to package instructions to serve 4.

1. CREAMY HERB, GRUYÈRE AND LEEK SAUCE

This also amps up the flavour of mac and cheese and is delicious with fish.

SOFTEN 200 g sliced baby leeks, 2 cloves chopped garlic and 1 t thyme in 1 T olive oil. Add 2 cups cream, simmer for 10 minutes, add grated Gruyère and season.

4 simple sauces for unspeakably delicious pasta

2. CHERRY TOMATO-AND-BACON SAUCE

A fantastic partner with chicken or tossed with blanched green beans.

PAN FRY 250 g diced streaky bacon in 1 T olive oil until golden. Add 500 g halved cherry tomatoes, 3 cloves sliced garlic, 1 diced chilli and season to taste. Fry for a further 2 minutes.

4 simple sauces for unspeakably delicious pasta

3. BROCCOLI PESTO

Serve with grilled chicken or steak to add some hidden veggies.

BLEND 300 g blanched and drained broccoli florets with 2 cloves garlic, the juice of 1 lemon, 40 g grated Parmesan, 30 g basil, ½ cup olive oil and season to taste.

4 simple sauces for unspeakably delicious pasta

4. SMOOTH PUMPKIN-AND-SAGE SAUCE

ROAST 1 kg diced pumpkin with 1 t sage leaves, 2 T olive oil and 4 cloves garlic until tender. Blend with ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock, 2 T crème fraîche until silky smooth and season to taste.

4 simple sauces for unspeakably delicious pasta

DISCOVER A RANGE OF PASTA RECIPES HERE

Hannah Lewry

Article by Hannah Lewry

Woolworths TASTE’s Food Editor is passionate about conjuring up fresh ideas for fast and easy dishes that taste as great as they look. Turn to her expertise for everything from time-saving mid-week food to lazy weekend meals. You’ll have a lot of fun in the kitchen while you’re about it.
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