I can’t resist lightening up our meals once it warms up outside. While pasta is a staple in our house, my sauces change seasonally. This simple white wine sauce is a favorite base for shrimp, scallops, chicken, mushrooms, veggies and other summer favorites. It’s also fast and easy to prepare, making it a great weeknight dinner. For the girls, this is an upgrade from the coveted buttered noodles. It’s full of flavor, but light on calories so I can get my pasta fix without the guilt.

You can watch the video above to see how quick and easy my white wine sauce is to make. As much as I enjoy cooking, I prefer to spend my time soaking up a little sunshine and fresh air while watching the girls play than making dinner.

If you don’t drink white wine and therefore don’t want to purchase a bottle to make this dish, I have found that white cooking wine {found in the salad dressing/vinegar area of your grocery store} works equally as well. However, I like to give myself an excuse to have a glass or two, so I almost always use a Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.

You’ll also love my lemon basil pasta, another light and easy dish that’s just as pretty as it is delicious. You can find my complete recipe index here!

PS you can find my favorite wine glasses here – you won’t believe how inexpensive they are!