Forget the Jarred Stuff: This “Incredibly Creamy” Spread Makes the Best 1-Ingredient Pasta Sauce

Whether it’s a pile of mashed potatoes, a comforting bowl of pasta, or a plate of fluffy scrambled eggs, one new spread, I recently discovered, takes all three to the next level. You might be tempted to reach for the usual suspects in the dairy aisle, but I urge you to consider Rondelé’s garlicky herby tub instead. Here’s why. 

This may look like your standard herbed spreadable cheese, but it’s far lighter than its garlicky cousins. It’s fluffy, yet creamy and, while it also contains dehydrated garlic and onion, it’s less pungent than other brands lining the shelves. That signature lightness makes it the perfect counterpoint to the richer, heavier dishes on the table. Plus, the use of dried parsley flakes adds a fragrance and freshness to the spread that keeps me coming back for more.

Sure, by all means, serve it alongside a veggie platter, sliced crostini, or a lightly-toasted baguette, or even your favorite crackers. The less the effort, the quicker you can get to spreading. Right?!

My favorite way to use this is as I would any garlic & herb compound butter. Add a spoonful to your scrambled eggs, whisking it in ever-so-slightly before pouring the mixture into the pan. It adds creaminess and flavor to a routine breakfast.

Stir a dollop into mashed potatoes (and other root vegetables), or turn it into a lovely, light pasta sauce —  thin it out with some pasta water and mix in a generous pile of a punchy cheese, like nutty Parmesan or Romano. I like to take things a step further and sauté spring vegetables, like asparagus, snap peas, and bell peppers while the pasta cooks (any type is fine, though I prefer the shorter shapes like fusilli, cavatappi, and rotini) before showering the pasta with a torrential downpour of grated Romano.