Sour Cream Pasta
Sour cream pasta is a super simple pasta recipe with a creamy indulgent texture. This timeless flavor combination is inspired by the classic chip dip flavor sour cream and onion. Sour cream provides a refreshing tang, mellowing the sharpness of the shallots and chives in this charming pasta dish.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces spiral pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot (minced (about ⅓ cup))
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup grated pecorino cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions, to al denté. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shallots. Sauté shallots until translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, and whisking in the milk. Allow milk to warm through, then stir in sour cream and grated pecorino romano.
- Continue to whisk until sauce is smooth, adding pasta water if needed.
- Return pasta to pot and stir until it is well coated with sauce.
- Stir in fresh chives then season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal Carbohydrates: 46g Protein: 10g Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 31mg Sodium: 91mg Potassium: 207mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 4g Vitamin A: 325IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 109mg Iron: 1mg