Best 4 Tarragon Cream Sauce For Pasta Recipes

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Tarragon cream sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used to dress pasta, vegetables, or fish. It is made with a base of butter, cream, and chicken broth, and flavored with fresh tarragon, lemon juice, and white wine. The result is a creamy, flavorful sauce with a hint of tarragon that is sure to please everyone at the table. Here you'll find the best recipes you can use to create a mouth watering tarragon cream sauce!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE



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You won't regret putting tarragon's highly aromatic qualities to use in this Tarragon Cream Sauce recipe.

Provided by Kate Merker

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

0.5 bottle (1 1/2 cups) white wine
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 sprigs fresh tarragon, plus 1/2 tablespoon chopped leaves
1 cup heavy cream
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the wine, onion, pepper, and whole tarragon sprigs to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced by two-thirds, 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size of pan.
  • Remove and discard the tarragon sprigs. Add the cream, reduce heat, and simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the salt and chopped tarragon. Serve over chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 25 mg, Fat 4 g, ServingSize Makes 1 1/2 cups, serves 6-8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LEMON-TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE



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When I was about eight, this sauce was "invented" by me with a little "help" from Mom. It's luxurious and velvety over pasta, especially fettucine.

Provided by Mmmm Tasty

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 pint cream
1/4 cup riesling wine
1 sprig tarragon, chopped finely
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic in butter until the garlic begins to brown.
  • Add the Riesling.
  • Mix, add the cream, and, lowering the heat, reduce the sauce for 10 minutes.
  • Add the lemon and tarragon and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over fettucine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 43.4, Carbohydrate 2.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.2

TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE



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A rich, creamy sauce. Use over chicken, fish, pasta, salad or vegetables. If you don't have fresh tarragon, substitute with dill, basil, or chives.

Provided by HelenG

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups white wine
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 sprigs fresh tarragon, plus
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, over med-high heat, bring wine, onion, pepper, and whole tarragon sprigs to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by at least 1/2, about 25 minutes, depending on the size of your pan.
  • Remove and discard the tarragon sprigs.
  • Add cream, reduce heat, simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in salt and chopped tarragon.
  • Yummy!

30 MINUTE CHICKEN & TARRAGON PASTA



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Tarragon and chicken are perfect partners in this sophisticated midweek supper treat

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g dried pasta , such as tagliatelle
2 tbsp olive oil
2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets , cut into small pieces
2 garlic cloves , chopped
142ml carton single cream
3-4 tbsp roughly chopped fresh tarragon leaves
100g spinach leaves, thick stems removed
lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or according to packet instructions, until just tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil and fry the chicken over a high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until golden and cooked. Add the garlic, cream, tarragon and 3 tbsp of the pasta cooking liquid. Gently heat through.
  • When the pasta is cooked, stir in the spinach (it will immediately wilt in the hot water). Drain well, then toss into the creamy chicken. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon for squeezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 0.58 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh tarragon leaves for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh tarragon, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried tarragon.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the sauce will be thinner.
  • You can add other ingredients to the sauce to taste, such as garlic, shallots, or mushrooms.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne.

Conclusion:

Tarragon cream sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion dinner. With its creamy texture and fresh tarragon flavor, this sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

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