Prepare the Pasta
Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Drain, rinse, and set aside. Keep warm.
We always serve at least one pasta dish at our Chanukah parties. They’re dairy, delicious, and everyone’s favorite. I first tasted this at a sheva berachot and thought it was over the top. I broke my diet (for a change!) and even had doubles! The sour cream, milk, and heavy cream combine to coat the pasta with a really delectable sauce. It’s different, too, because it doesn’t have any hard cheese, as most pasta dishes do. It can even be made with whole wheat pasta. Thanks to my daughter-in-law, Shoshi, for this amazing recipe.
Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Drain, rinse, and set aside. Keep warm.
Heat butter in a medium-sized saucepan until melted.
Add flour and mix gently.
Add milk and whisk all together, taking care that it becomes smooth and thickened, without lumps.
Add seasoning and creams.
Mix all together for a minute or two. Remove from flame. Cover and set aside.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Mix together the sweet potatoes, some olive oil, and salt and pepper. Bake in the oven until tender.
Pour sauce over pasta and mix all together.
Add sweet potato cubes and toss gently.
Serve hot.
Tips:
For a festive look, use tricolored pasta.
Tips:
For added flavor, sauté one diced onion and one clove crushed garlic in the butter. Proceed as above.
Variations:
For low-fat version, use low-fat sour cream (9%) and either 15% or 9% cooking cream. It works like a charm and taste is not compromised. That’s how I do it.
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israeli heavy cream what is heavy cream called in israel?
Hi Faigy,
It's called shamenet metuka. Enjoy!
i know this was a while ago, but i just noticed it... i think its actually called shamenet lebishul you can get it in 9% and 15% - they have a picture of a mushroom or broccoli on the packaging...
(the other one is for whipping..)
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