johnlloyd
Culinary Explorer
Ingredients:
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- 8 oz (225 g) of small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups (480 ml) of milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (75 g) of raisins
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp of butter
- Ground nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sweet Cream Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the raisins, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Let the pasta simmer in the creamy mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the pasta absorbs some of the sweet creaminess.
- Finish the Dish:
- Stir in the butter until it melts and is well incorporated. This will give the dish a rich, silky texture.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with a little ground nutmeg if you like.
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