3 silver spoons, each with a pasta sauce: Penne a la Vodka, Pesto Cream Pasta Sauce and Alfredo Sauce

Fake-It Pasta Sauce (Because It’s Dairy Season)

Want to fake a great pasta dinner? Here’s the quickie way to great pasta sauce.

From Dairy Made Easy by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek

3 silver spoons, each with a pasta sauce: Penne a la Vodka, Pesto Cream Pasta Sauce and Alfredo Sauce

Penne a la Vodka:
Combine 1 (26-ounce) jar Marinara-style Vodka Sauce and 2 cups heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. When heated through, add in Parmesan cheese.

Pesto Cream Pasta Sauce:
Combine 1 to 2 tablespoons oil and ½ cup prepared pesto in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cups heavy cream. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Add 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

Alfredo Sauce:
Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add 2 tablespoons flour and stir. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and bring to a boil. Lower heat and add about ½ cup parmesan cheese. Cook until thickened.

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5 responses to “Fake-It Pasta Sauce (Because It’s Dairy Season)”

  1. Suri Weiss Avatar
    Suri Weiss

    Hi/any replacement for heavy cream??Maybe Greek yogurt???
    Thanks-
    Suri Weiss

    1. Leebie Avatar
      Leebie

      I always use a plain Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. My kids never know the difference. It does have a bit of a more tangy taste but still delicious and super creamy

    2. Elizabeth Avatar
      Elizabeth

      So yum! Do these sauces freeze well?

  2. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    Hi! What’s 1/2 cup prepared pesto?

  3. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    Rachel, prepared pesto is usually found in freezer sections or refrigerators in supermarkets. You can also easily make your own by blending basil, garlic, olive oil and some nuts.

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