Best 8 Butter Pasta Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and easy to make butter pasta sauce recipe? Well, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will take you through the steps of creating a creamy, velvety, and flavorful butter pasta sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and make your pasta dish an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, we'll guide you through the process with simple instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. So, grab your apron and get ready to explore the delightful world of butter pasta sauce.

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SIMPLE PASTA WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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Never mind the butter sauce. Whatever is your preference. If you are preparing a butter sauce, I think this is an excellent way to prepare the pasta.

Provided by John Skrable

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb pasta
3/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons dried oregano
2 cloves, fresh pressed garlic
1/2 cup mixed diced vegetables or 2 tablespoons dried vegetable flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
3 pinches salt

Steps:

  • First, to the pasta water, add 3 pinches of salt, 1 clove pressed garlic, 2 tsp of dried oregano, veggies.
  • Bring to a full boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Then bring it back to a full boil, and add the pasta.
  • It works.
  • Meantime, in a saucepan, add butter, parmesan cheese, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 clove pressed garlic, 1/2 tsp black pepper, pinch of cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp olive oil.
  • Melt on simmer, and stir well.
  • Drain the pasta, place in a service bowl, add the sauce, a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese, and toss.
  • Serve.
  • Enjoy.

SALMON WITH DIJON BUTTER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS AND HERB BUTTER ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Entertaining guests and want to show off your talents as a chef? This is the PERFECT dish!! It's light and BURSTING with flavor. It looks like it took hours to make, but you can do it in less than an hour. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe.

Provided by Jen Schumacher

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ pound asparagus spears, trimmed and bottom thirds thinly peeled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lemon, halved (juice only)
⅓ (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ lemon, halved (juice only)

Steps:

  • Place asparagus spears into a large skillet, and pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the skillet about 1/2 inch deep. Place skillet over medium heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir unsalted butter and pecans into the skillet with asparagus, and let simmer until asparagus are beginning to brown and pecans are fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper and set aside for about 5 minutes; pat off any excess moisture with paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan-fry the salmon fillets in the hot oil until browned and the flesh flakes easily and is nearly opaque in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Squeeze half a lemon over the salmon fillets as they cook.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil; stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and return to saucepan.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons butter, parsley, and basil into the cooked pasta until coated; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • To make sauce, melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted; stir in Dijon mustard, and squeeze remaining lemon half into the sauce. Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes to blend flavors.
  • To serve, divide angel hair pasta between two plates, top each serving of pasta with half the asparagus and pecans, and arrange a fillet over the asparagus. Spoon Dijon dressing over fillets to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 895.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg, Fat 75.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 30.5 g, Sodium 487.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

FRESH PASTA WITH PARMESAN BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/3 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2/3 cup (100 grams) durum flour
4 eggs, room temperature, whisked
Water (if necessary)
Sea salt
1 cup vegetable stock
4 tablespoons butter
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish
Fresh parsley, mint or basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the pasta: You can prepare the dough either using a stand mixer or by hand.
  • Using a stand mixer: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, add the flours and mix to combine. Add the eggs and mix on medium speed until the dough come together and forms a ball. If the dough is dry, add a little water, 1 teaspoon at a time. Reduce the speed to low and mix until the dough is smooth, about 6 minutes. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • By hand: On a wooden table or in a bowl, create a volcano shape with the flours. Then make a large hole in the middle. Break the eggs inside of the volcano. Whip the eggs with a fork to create a uniform color (until you can't see the difference between egg yolk and egg white). Then, little by little with the tips of your fork, start to incorporate the flour, starting from the center and moving out (never break or pass beyond the volcano). If the dough is dry, add a little water, 1 teaspoon at a time. When the mixture is uniform, use your hands and knead the dough until smooth. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it sit for about 30 minutes.
  • Flour the table and roll out the dough until very thin (until you can just see your hands through the dough). For pappardelle, roll the dough up into a log, lightly flouring the dough as you roll it. Slice into about 1-inch-thick slices. Unroll the slices and lay out the strips flat onto a floured sheet tray until ready to cook.
  • For the sauce: When ready to cook the pasta, bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta for 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a pan, bring the vegetable stock to a simmer. Add the butter and cooked pasta. Season it with freshly milled black pepper and salt. At the very end, add the Parmigiano-Reggiano little by little, stirring it in as you go. Garnish with fresh herbs and more cheese.

LEMON BUTTER PASTA SAUCE



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Make and share this Lemon Butter Pasta Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chesska

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons butter (NOT margarine)
1 lemon
lemon zest

Steps:

  • Put a skillet over medium heat. Drop in the butter, zest, lemon juice and garlic.
  • Melt, blend and stir all the ingredients together.
  • Toss with pasta and serve with chicken, veggies or just top with poppy seeds.

PASTA AND BURNT BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Pasta and Burnt Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked pasta (wide noodles, Penne, Linguini, Fuselli)
water for boiling pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon oil
1/4-1/3 cup butter, unsalted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste
2 -4 tablespoons grated cheese (Parmesan, Romano, etc)
1 few sprigs of finely chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with plenty of cold water, about 3/4 capacity and bring to a boil over high heat. When at a boil, add in the pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 to 2 teaspoons oil. Stir pasta continuously until the water returns to a boil. Boil pasta according to packaging, or your preference, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta well in colander. Wipe the pot dry with a paper towel and then add in the butter. Melt the butter over high heat until frothy, and until its color has turned to an amber golden brown color, but not dark brown or black.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add in the drained pasta, and then quickly toss it well, as to prevent the pasta from sticking to the pot, coating pasta evenly with butter. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, crushed basil, oregano and grated cheese of choice. Add salt and pepper according to taste and toss well again.
  • Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley (optional) and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 462.7, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 7.8

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH FLORIDA MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE-BUTTER SAUCE



Angel Hair Pasta with Florida Mussels in White Wine-Butter Sauce image

Awesome Florida recipe that's light and delicious. It looks great and tastes even better.

Provided by Chef Ashley McClelland

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup olive oil
salt to taste
½ (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
½ cup Chardonnay white wine
1 pound fresh mussels
½ cup salted butter
1 head garlic, peeled and minced
1 shallot, minced
1 small French baguette, halved lengthwise
1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
3 jalapeno peppers, diced, or more to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Fill a medium pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt. Carefully break pasta in half and place into the boiling water. Cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and toss with remaining olive oil. Set aside and allow pasta to cool.
  • Fill a large pot 1/3 of the way with water. Add 1/4 cup wine and bring to a boil. Carefully add mussels and cook until shells have opened up, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, measure 3/4 cup cooking liquid into a bowl, and cover the pot.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/3 of the butter in a saucepan. Saute 1/3 of the garlic and shallot until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Spread over the baguette halves. Spoon melted butter evenly over both halves.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 5 minutes. Broil until top is browned, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle paprika and basil on top.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same saucepan. Saute remaining garlic, shallot, and jalapeno peppers until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup wine and reserved cooking liquid. Cook and stir until sauce is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add pasta; toss well to combine.
  • Remove pasta from heat. Add Parmesan cheese and salt. Toss together. Divide pasta among serving plates. Arrange mussels around the pasta. Serve with sliced garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.2 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 42.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 2090.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

PASTA IN DANISH BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Pasta in Danish Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb rotini pasta
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup crumbled danish blue cheese, can use any blue cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • While pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over low-med heat. Saute the onion, garlic and mushrooms for about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the blue cheese; stir until melted.
  • Add chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer on low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Combine cooked, drained pasta and the sauce; toss well to coat.
  • Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and chives and serve.

BUTTER GINGER SAUCE FOR PASTA



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Make and share this Butter Ginger Sauce for Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 4m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, Grated
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 whole green onions, finely chopped
fresh black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, Fresh grated

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet.
  • Add everything except cheese and cook until garlic is tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Combine hot pasta, toss with cheese and serve.
  • Pasta suggestions: 3/4 lb Capellini, spaghettini or linguine.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter. The better the butter, the better the sauce. Look for butter that is made from fresh cream and has a high fat content.
  • Don't let the butter burn. Keep a close eye on the butter as it melts and don't let it get too hot. If the butter starts to brown, remove it from the heat immediately.
  • Add the garlic and herbs at the right time. Add the garlic and herbs to the butter just before you add the pasta. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Use a good quality pasta. The type of pasta you use will also affect the taste of the sauce. Choose a pasta that is made from high-quality durum wheat and has a good texture.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian. It refers to the ideal cooking point for pasta, which is when it is still slightly firm to the bite.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water. The starchy pasta cooking water can be used to help thicken the sauce. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce. Once the sauce is ready, add the pasta to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes, until the pasta is heated through.
  • Serve immediately. Butter pasta sauce is best served immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Butter pasta sauce is a simple but delicious sauce that can be made in just a few minutes. It is a versatile sauce that can be used with a variety of different pastas and vegetables. Follow these tips to make the best butter pasta sauce:

  • Use high-quality butter.
  • Don't let the butter burn.
  • Add the garlic and herbs at the right time.
  • Use a good quality pasta.
  • Cook the pasta al dente.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

With these tips, you can make a delicious butter pasta sauce that your family and friends will love.

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