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Published: Jan 19, 2021 by AmyG Modified On: Dec 2, 2021

Pasta with alla Panna Sauce

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Pasta with alla Panna Sauce isn't that hard to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you too can make this alfredo cream sauce to put over spaghetti, penne or linguini pasta.

Alfredo Sauce vs. Alla Panna Sauce

Interestingly enough, Alfredo Sauce is not the same as Alla Panna Sauce. In fact, the original Alfredo Sauce only contained parmesan cheese and butter. Alfredo sauce as we know it today is merely a "myth".

The original alfredo sauce was served in a restaurant in Rome, Italy by a gentleman who's restaurant was called "da Alfredo". Served as a quick meal.

Naturally, no one would go to a restaurant and ask for pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. However, this is a tasty dish that will crave anyone's hunger just the same.

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  • Alfredo Sauce vs. Alla Panna Sauce
  • Tips and Tricks to Making the Best Alla Panna Sauce
  • Do I Need to Use Heavy Cream?
  • What Other Ingredients Can I add?
  • Leftovers and Storage
  • Other Main Dishes
  • Recipe Details

Mother's, of low income families, quickly threw this dish together and "shoveled it" in front of their hungry kids.

To learn more about the origin of alfredo sauce visit Wiki.

If you ask for Pasta Alfredo in Italy today, you are sure to get a dirty look because they will think you are asking for "cold pasta". Alfredo translated to English means "cold".

Linguini Alfredo in a bowl
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Getting back on topic, the Pasta Alfredo you know now in the Americas and globally is actually Pasta alla Panna, made with whole cream, butter, parmesan cheese and a few other ingredients. This is much different than pasta "da Alfredo".

Another great dish is Pasta alla Carbonara. Hearty and filled with egg protein. Or if you like something boozy, try Pasta all Vodka.

Tips and Tricks to Making the Best Alla Panna Sauce

Do I Need to Use Heavy Cream?

The short answer is yes. If you want to make Panna sauce, then you need to use heavy cream or 35% cream or full fat cream.

If you choose to use half and half cream, you well get a sloppy mess. Half and Half cream (half full cream and half milk), when brought to a boil separates and looks nasty. And the taste is not creamy.

If you are looking for a cream sauce using milk instead of cream, you could consider a Béchamel Sauce. Béchamel sauce is made from melted butter and milk, and then adding in flour to make a roux. But recipes will remain for another day.

What Other Ingredients Can I add?

You don't really need to add any more ingredients than the basics:

  • Whole cream
  • Butter
  • Parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • pepper
  • egg as in Pasta alla Carbonara
  • sauce and vodka as in Pasta all Vodka

But, if you really want to kick up the flavor, you can add things like:

  • green pees
  • bacon or prosciutto
  • anything else

Further, you don't need to use spaghetti, linguine or a long pasta. You can make a panna sauce and serve it with short pasta like penne, rigatoni or macaroni.

Leftovers and Storage

Not that you will have any leftovers, but if you do, you can store this in a microwave safe container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Then when you are ready to eat it, you can microwave it, or transfer it to a fry pan to heat up.

Note that when you re-heat the pasta you will loose the creaminess of the sauce and it will appear more "butter" like and oily. Particularly if you place it in the microwave. That's because you are heating it up quickly and the oils and fats separate.

This pasta with panna sauce does not freeze well, so avoid placing it in the freezer at all costs.

Reflection: Cooking is like science, you need to experiment with different combinations to come up with the perfect result (for you). But, don't worry if it's not perfect. Pat yourself on the back for trying, you deserve it! Just try and figure out what you did wrong and do it different next time.

Looking for a marinara sauce? Why not try my homemade marinara sauce here?

Other Main Dishes

  • Veal Parmigiana for the Perfect Veal Sandwich
  • Slow Cooked Oxtail Soup Recipe
  • Salted Dried Cod in Tomato (Baccala alla Livornese)
  • Frittata di Spaghetti (Spaghetti Frittata)
  • Italian Stuffed Eggplants Recipe
  • Pasta with Broccoli
  • One Skillet Lemon Garlic Pasta
  • Homemade Sweet Corn Chicken Soup

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Recipe Details

Linguini Alfredo in a bowl

Alfredo Cream Sauce

AmyG
Pasta with Panna Sauce isn't that hard to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you too can make this alfredo cream sauce to put over spaghetti, penne or linguini pasta.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Additional Time 5 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Sides and Sauces
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 539 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 300 ml of 35% cream full fat cream
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup green peas optional
  • 2 tbsp of butter
  • pepper to taste

Pasta

  • 1 package spaghetti/linguini pasta

Other

  • 4 slices of prosciutto cut up into squares

Instructions
 

  • Pasta
  • Boil pasta as per package directions and remove from water when it is "al dente".
  • Drain pasta over colander and pour back into pot while you make the alfredo sauce.
  • Sauce
  • On medium heat in a small saucepan on cook the the prosciutto until it is crispy.
  • Add cream, butter and parmesan cheese.
  • Stir continuously and bring to boil.
  • Add green peas, stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • This sauce should thicken slightly.
  • Add pepper to taste.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix thoroughly.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

You can also cook the prosciutto and alfredo sauce in a large skillet. Then when the pasta is cooked al dente, transfer the pasta into the skillet and mix with sauce to finishing the cooking process.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of DishCalories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 18gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 982mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword alfredo sauce, cream sauce, pasta sauce
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