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Pecorino Cream Sauce

Pecorino Cream Sauce Recipe

Use this fresh creamy cheese sauce tossed with your favorite pasta or spaghetti

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine Italian
About Pecorino Cream Sauce
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 384 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Thin Spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/2 cup chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and put pasta back into same pan.

  2. Gather all your ingredients to make the "roux" and have ready to go on the counter next to your stove.

  3. Heat butter in a medium sized skillet over medium heat and lightly cook garlic for about 1 minute, careful not to burn.

  4. Add the flour and whisk constantly about 1 minute until well blended with the melted butter.

  5. Very slowly whisk in the half & half and stir until sauce in starting to thicken. Add the chicken broth and cheese to the skillet and stir until well blended and cheese is melted.

  6. Add you cooked and warm pasta to the pan and stir until well coated.

Nutrition Facts
Pecorino Cream Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 295mg13%
Potassium 228mg7%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 420IU8%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 219mg22%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.