Chocolate Pasta with Light Cream Sauce
Indulge your sweet tooth in a truly unique culinary experience with this Chocolate Pasta with Light Cream Sauce recipe! Perfect for adventurous foodies and dessert lovers alike, this dish combines the richness of unsweetened cocoa powder with handmade fettuccine pasta for a decadent twist on tradition. Tossed in a velvety cream sauce infused with vanilla and topped with shaved dark chocolate, this dessert pasta blurs the line between sweet and savory. The optional garnish of fresh berries and a powdered sugar dusting elevates it to restaurant-quality elegance. Ready in under an hour, this exquisite treat is perfect for impressing dinner guests or satisfying late-night chocolate cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 units Large eggs
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Shaved dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and crack in the eggs. Gradually mix the eggs with the dry ingredients using a fork or your hands until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a clean, floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
After resting, divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll out each portion thinly using a pasta machine or a rolling pin, then cut into fettuccine-style strips. Dust the pasta with a little flour to prevent sticking.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the chocolate pasta for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and confectioners' sugar over medium heat. Stir gently until heated through, about 3-4 minutes, then lower the heat.
Add the vanilla extract and unsalted butter, stirring until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Divide the pasta among serving plates. Drizzle the light cream sauce over the chocolate pasta and top with shaved dark chocolate or chocolate chips.
Optionally, garnish with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy your indulgent dessert pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.4 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.8 g | 459% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 871 mg | 290% | |
| Sodium | 943 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.4 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.0 g | 214% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.3 g | ||
| Protein | 69.5 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 36.9 mg | 205% | |
| Potassium | 2917 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
