Best Orange Basil Pasta Sauce Recipes

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ORANGE-BASIL PASTA SAUCE



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I created this sauce to go with some frozen packaged Orange-Chicken Ravioli. I thought a white sauce would be too plain, and any other of the suaces in my cookbook would clash. I think it turned out pretty good - tell me what you think.

Provided by Dugyb

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons carrots (grated)
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest (grated peel)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 ounce vodka
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Make a white sauce by adding flour to melted butter and stir with medium heat until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk stirring constantly until smooth and bubbling.
  • Add remaining ingredients and, again, stir until smooth and bubbling. Add more orange juice if sauce gets too thick.
  • Serve over pasta or poached salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 450.5, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.2

ORANGE, OLIVE AND BASIL PASTA SAUCE



Orange, Olive and Basil Pasta Sauce image

Make and share this Orange, Olive and Basil Pasta Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
2 large oranges, zest of, finely grated
20 Greek olives, pitted and chopped (kalamata)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
fresh ground black pepper (lots)
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 lb hot cooked spaghetti or 3/4 lb cooked linguine

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet.
  • Add orange zest, olives, and garlic,and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add orange juice and pepper and cook for another minute.
  • Toss with hot pasta, add basil and parmesan cheese, and toss again.
  • Serve at once.
  • Pass extra grated cheese and the pepper mill for each person to add to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.9, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 370.6, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8

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