The recipes used garlic, sour cream, and tomatoes as bases, and the hacks were all great.
Luckily, I spoke to celebrity chef and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli, who recommended three pasta-sauce hacks that sounded easy and delicious.
Paige Bennett for InsiderFirst, I wanted to try the recipe that involved combining pasta with sautéed garlic, lemon zest, pasta water, oil, and cheese.
Paige Bennett for InsiderAs the chef instructed, I blistered the tomatoes in oil in a small saucepot.
Paige Bennett for InsiderThe third hack — with tomatoes, Dijon, and balsamic — was my favorite of the three.
Persons:
Alex Guarnaschelli, —, Paige Bennett, Guarnaschelli, I'd, I've, It's, balsamic —, Read
Organizations:
Business, Service, Food Network
Locations:
American, Parmesan, Dijon