Prosciutto and Spinach Stuffed Shells. When it comes to dried pasta, I have to confess, I am sometimes attracted to particular pastas for very superficial reasons.
I won’t beat around the bush – pasta is pretty, don’t you think? I find myself drawn to certain pastas because of their shape or their color, and how could you not? The artisanal pastas on the grocer’s shelves are little works of art: delicate, perfectly formed, and with elegant lines. So I buy them.
I may not have a plan for my little treasures when it goes into my basket, but that kind of thing works itself out eventually. I opened my cupboard one afternoon to find myself staring at these lovely conchiglioni. Yield: Serves 4-6. Leave a Comment. Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta + Broccoli. Italian, Main Dish, Pasta, Pork, Quick Meals | 41 comments Want to know a secret?
I make up a lot of my pasta dishes with this basic 3-2-1 formula. It’s probably not a new idea, but it definitely helps me throw different dishes together using what I’ve got on hand. I use this formula a lot. Sometimes when I’m really at a loss with what to make for dinner, especially when I haven’t gone grocery shopping, and I’m trying to put a mish-mash of ingredients together for a respectable meal it can be really helpful. These dishes come together fast because they’re all basic ingredients.
Ready for the formula? I made this Spicy Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage on one of those exasperated evenings. I cooked up the entire meal in less than 30 minutes while I talked to my BFF on the phone. Spicy Bow Tie with Broccoli and Sausagea goodLife {eats} creation In a large saute pan, drizzle a couple teaspoons of olive oil. About the Author: Creamy Caprese Pasta. Sigh.
It’s Monday. I know. You probably don’t have a smile on your face. Maybe you woke up 35 minutes late and couldn’t wash your hair. Dumped hot coffee on your new white shirt? That only means one thing. Mondays are for grown ups. But I have some good news! Monday just got a whole lot more tolerable. Shucks… I sort of like Monday now. So – the pasta! Am I gonna give it up or what? Creamy Caprese Pasta serves 4-6 1 pound whole wheat pasta (noodles such as penne work best) 1 cup of your favorite pasta/tomato sauce 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes 1 pint of grape tomatoes (I cut some in half and left some whole) 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
While pasta is cooking, heat tomato sauce over low heat in a large saucepan. Top with additional fresh basil and grated cheese. Take that Monday. White Cheddar Chicken Pasta. Do you stand in front of your closet thinking I have nothing to wear even though its full of clothes?
I do this all.the.time. It drives my husband crazy because my closet seems like clothes are exploding from it half the time and my dresser drawers are way too full when all the laundry is clean. Its frustrating to him, but he does the same thing when he looks through the kitchen, he always says there is nothing to eat. Its true that I keep very few packaged foods on hand these days; there is usually a box of crackers and some granola bars for lunches but other than that, its pretty much pantry staples. Not exactly nothing to eat, but since he doesn't cook, he doesn't see the potential.
Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it much easier to always have something to make for dinner. For this pasta dish, the sauce is a simple cheese sauce, similar to any macaroni and cheese recipe, started with a roux made with flour and butter. White Cheddar Chicken Pasta.