Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Westend61 via Getty Images Pasta is a family favorite weeknight meal because it is so fast to make, and it always tastes great.

Truth is, a little fat like that can go a long way to turning a basic dish into one that is exceedingly comforting. Steak, for example, is dramatically improved with a cream-based pan sauce. Pureed ...