As of: April 8, 2024, 1:00 p.m
By: Anna Yakusheva
Whether with meat, fish, vegetables or pasta - with this simple recipe you can conjure up a creamy cream sauce in no time at all that always goes well.
Sauces form the heart of many dishes and can have a decisive influence on them. A repertoire of basic recipes is therefore an important part of any culinary art. With just a few simple ingredients and a little know-how, you can conjure up a wealth of delicious sauces that take meals to a new level. From a classic hollandaise sauce to a creamy béchamel sauce to spicy arrabbiata sauce
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the range of sauces offers endless possibilities and harmonizes with a variety of dishes, from pasta to meat to vegetables. A solid understanding of sauce-making techniques, such as mixing a roux, reducing liquids, and balancing flavors, will enable any cook to perfect their culinary creations.
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Of course, cream sauce should not be missing from a diverse sauce repertoire. It is a popular accompaniment to meat, poultry, fish and vegetables and can even serve as a base for a variety of other sauces. Variations include cream sauces with herbs, mushrooms, garlic and even exotic options such as curry cream sauce. The classic cream sauce can be easily adapted to individual preferences and tastes, making it an indispensable part of the kitchen.
The following ingredients are required for classic cream sauce:
An indispensable basic recipe in the kitchen is the cream sauce, which refines many dishes with its creamy consistency and rich flavor. (Symbolic image) © imagebroker/IMAGO
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp tomato paste
250 ml vegetable broth
250 ml cream
100 ml milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
This is how you can prepare the simple cream sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion in it until translucent.
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly golden brown, about a minute. Add tomato paste and sauté briefly.
Deglaze with vegetable broth, cream and milk. Bring the sauce to the boil, stirring constantly, then simmer over reduced heat until it thickens slightly, about five to seven minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and add additional spices or herbs as needed.
Serve the cream sauce over pasta, vegetables, meat or fish as desired and enjoy!
For a particularly aromatic cream sauce, you can add fresh herbs such as parsley, chives or thyme. (Symbolic image) © Pond5 Images/IMAGO
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