CREAMY CHIVE PASTA WITH LEMON
This recipe is a good way to showcase any fresh chives you may have. In the spirit of buttered noodles with chives - or stir-fried lo mein with Chinese chives - this recipe uses the delicate alliums as an ingredient instead of a garnish. Their gentle onion flavor adds freshness to lemon-cream sauce, which is not unlike a delicate sour cream and onion dip. You can use crème fraîche for more tang, heavy cream for an Alfredo vibe, or ricotta for a hint of sweetness. To use another spring allium like ramps, leeks or a combination, thinly slice and simmer in heavy cream (not crème fraîche or ricotta) to soften before adding the other ingredients.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- In the same pot, make the sauce: Stir together the crème fraîche, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the pasta, return to medium heat, and cook, tossing vigorously, until the noodles are well coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more pasta water as needed to gloss the noodles.
- Add the chives and stir until evenly distributed and slightly wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Eat with more grated Parmesan and black pepper on top.
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Muhammad Ali Rajar
[email protected]Not my favorite pasta dish. The creamy chive sauce was too heavy and the lemon did not add much flavor. I would not make this dish again.
Ye Gyi
[email protected]Meh.
Siddiq Ahmad
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. The creamy chive sauce was not very flavorful, and the lemon did not add much tang. I would not make this dish again.
Modou Susso
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The creamy chive sauce was rich and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice tang. I would definitely make this dish again.
Bundala Mahona
[email protected]Loved this dish! The creamy chive sauce was so flavorful and the lemon added a perfect brightness. Will definitely be making this again.
Elizabeth Mpanga
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The creamy chive sauce was delicious and the lemon added a nice tang. I would definitely make this dish again.
Abu Safiyanu
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The creamy chive sauce was flavorful and the lemon added a nice brightness. I think I would try making it with a lighter sauce next time.
Tsepiso Mokake
[email protected]I love this pasta dish! The creamy chive sauce is so flavorful and the lemon adds a nice brightness. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Michael Myers
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and so delicious! The creamy chive sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Matrika Prasad
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy chive sauce and the lemon added a perfect touch of acidity. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Beauty Mehak
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The creamy chive sauce was flavorful and rich, and the lemon added a nice brightness. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente.