Stirring it in at the end of cooking, either right before or along with the pasta, lets it shine. It gives the sauce a silky texture that clings satisfyingly to pasta. The butter lends a richness ...
In this classic recipe, 1988 F&W Best New Chef Johanne Killen employs starchy pasta water to thicken her fresh pesto into a sauce that clings to and flavors each strand of linguine, instead of ...
I want the butter to stand out as its own note. That’s why I always finish my sauce with a few tablespoons of butter. Butter has a rich and creamy, but delicate flavor. Stirring it in at the end of ...