Probiotic Pasta
This classic Alfredo sauce has a cultured twist! It is a rich and delicious probiotic pasta sauce made with yogurt or sour cream. Served with a salad, it is a quick and healthy dinner option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb dry pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup cultured heavy cream (see the section above for options)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 tsp salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook the pasta until it is done. Be careful not to overcook it, especially if you’re using gluten-free pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, measure the cream. Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the cream.
- Drain, the pasta, then throw it back into the hot pot with the butter. However, don’t put it back on the burner, just stir until the butter is completely melted.
- Once the butter is melted add in the cream and cheese. Stir to coat the pasta. Add the salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with a side salad.
Notes
- I usually make this with gluten-free corn pasta. However, it can be made with any type of pasta.Â
- Heat typically kills probiotic cultures. That’s why it’s important to add the cultured cream after the pasta has cooled slightly.Â