Kittencals Alfredo Sauce Recipes

KITTENCAL'S MARINARA PASTA SAUCE (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onions, garlic and dried red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in the tomato paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the Roma tomatoes with juice and wine; simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours (I usually cook it for at least a couple of hours) stirring occasionally.
• Season with salt and pepper and add in sugar if desired.
• **NOTE** if you prefer a thinner sauce, then add in some water.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a 4-quart heavy pot or a large skillet that is equivalent or close to that size, heat oil over medium heat; add in the chicken breast and season lightly with salt and pepper; cook on all sides until just done (about 8-10 minutes, do not overcook or the chicken or it will be dry) remove to a large bowl.
• In the same skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add in mushroom slices and sauté until browned (about 10-12 minutes) transfer to the bowl with the cooked chicken; set aside while cooking the pasta and preparing the sauce (or you may cover and chill for up to 24 hours).
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente (don't overcook pasta) drain but do not rinse.
• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and toss with 2-3 tablespoons oil or butter to prevent sticking; set aside.
• For alfredo sauce; wipe the skillet clean, then melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
• Add in thyme, cayenne pepper and fresh garlic; stir for 2 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minutes.
• Add in the half and half cream and whipping cream; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low then mix in Parmesan cheese; cook stirring over low heat until heated through and bubbly.
• Season with seasoned salt or white salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add/mix in the cooked cubed chicken and mushrooms; cook stirring for about 10 minutes until heated through.
• Spoon the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss, then sprinkle more Parmesan on top.
• This sauce will thicken upon standing.

KITTENCAL'S FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot boiling salted water until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in fresh garlic, thyme, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper (if using) cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Add in half and half cream and whipping cream; cook stirring or whisking constantly until bubbly and thickened.
• Reduce heat to low and mix in Parmesan cheese until combined and melted.
• Season with fresh ground black pepper.
• Drain the cooked pasta VERY well, then divide into bowls.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to combine.
• Top each bowl with more Parmesan cheese.

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS BARBECUE SAUCE FOR CHICKEN AND RIBS

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes, then add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add in chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper; stir for 1 minute.
• Add in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil stirring with a wooden spoon to combine.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 1 hour over low heat (do not cover the pot or the texture and flavor will be affected, if you have a splatter screen then use it to cover the pot).
• Cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or more before using.

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN TOMATO PASTA SAUCE AND PARMESAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Prepare the meatball recipe as directed on the recipe; transfer to a plate cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use (the meatballs may be prepared up to 1 day in advance).
• Drain the diced tomatoes over a strainer.
• Coat bottom of large heavy-bottomed pot with olive oil, heat over medium heat.
• Saute onion with bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper and crushed chili peppers for about 5-7 minutes or until the onions are transparent.
• Add in fresh garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste;mix and stir for about 2 minutes or until well combined with the onion mixture.
• Add in the wine; stir well to combine.
• Add the 2 cans crushed tomatoes (can use 3 cans if you are freezing some sauce) and the drained diced tomatoes, stir and bring to a light boil; boil for 5-8 minutes then reduce heat to low.
• Add in uncooked meatballs to the sauce (if you are adding the meatballs uncooked do not stir for 30 minutes or you may run the risk of them falling apart in the simmering sauce).
• Simmer uncovered on low heat for about 3-5 hours (the longer you simmer uncovered the thicker and richer your sauce will be so don't be afraid to simmer even 6 hours!) adding more salt if desired.
• Skim off any fat that might gather on top of sauce.
• Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate (with the meatballs in the sauce) a minimum of 1 day or up to 4 days before using.
• Use as much as desired then freeze the rest for another meal, just reheat the sauce on top of the stove or heat in microwave (this will freeze well for up to 6 months).
• Note: if desired, you can bake the meatballs in the oven before adding to the sauce.

KITTENCAL'S ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Add in the garlic and thyme; whisk for about 2 minutes (if your garlic is chopped instead of finely minced cook for 3 minutes watching closely not to burn the garlic).
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Add in table cream and heavy whipping cream; bring to a boil and simmer over low heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 2 minutes (do not allow to boil rapidly).
• Continue to simmer for about 2-3 minutes over low heat stirring continuously until bubbly and thickened.
• Mix in the Parmesan cheese; stir to melt the cheese (about 2 minutes).
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Serve over pasta and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
• *Note* This sauce is best if eaten right away as it will become thicker upon standing.