PASTA!!!

[chobochobo]

I actually had great pasta in New Zealand a couple of weeks ago. It was on the specials board, and described as white wine and herbs. Almost a chimichurri type mix, with cheese. We were hungry at that point, but it was very good.

My favourite is carbonara, and eat lots of it when in Rome. A simple favourite is porcini - olive oil, some rehydrated porcini along with some dry chillis to give it a kick.

 

[shortlefty]

This, like many dishes is simple but wonderful. As a bonus, it should only take you just a little longer than it takes to cook the pasta.

Im a beginner but is the garlic here overcooked? Also seems like very little pasta water?

 

[LA Guy]

Not gonna lie. During today's update, this was my favorite thread to highlight.

 

[ASNY2VA]

Im a beginner but is the garlic here overcooked? Also seems like very little pasta water?

I think you're probably right- I definitely never cook the garlic to the point it browns. I'll usually go with lower heat so it cooks in the oil longer. It comes down to personal preference for each step, but I'm with you on the garlic point.

 

[Piobaire]

Pasta e fagioli. I used Great Northern for the bean, lots of mirepoix, and Swiss Chard for the bitter veg. Homemade Italian sausage for the meat. Bonus: slice of homemade focaccia.

 

[The Ernesto]

Would love to give pasta e lenticchie a go. Still have memories of my mother's version growing up.

 

[Lizard23]

Would love to give pasta e lenticchie a go. Still have memories of my mother's version growing up.

Have never had this (or even heard of it) and I am intrigued. I’m a big fan of pasta con ceci though. Dont make it often enough.

 

[JohnMRobie]

Little man got a close contact alert for covid from daycare so Valentines dinner got cancelled. Pasta two ways at home.

Not pictured - the king crab legs, grilled asparagus or little man trying his first cacio e pepe noodle.

 

[LA Guy]

Little man got a close contact alert for covid from daycare so Valentines dinner got cancelled. Pasta two ways at home.
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Not pictured - the king crab legs, grilled asparagus or little man trying his first cacio e pepe noodle.

I use spaghetti chitarra for my cacio e pepe. My kids a love the short pasta, but I'm old school.

 

[JohnMRobie]

I use spaghetti chitarra for my cacio e pepe. My kids a love the short pasta, but I'm old school.

Always a good choice. That’s our go to when we make everything from scratch (mainly because using our chitarra is the only way I know how to make pasta) but I got lazy and used the store stuff since I had the little dude in his carrier while I was cooking.

Added bonus of the colonne pompeii is that they’re big enough for 7 month old fingers to figure out how to pick up.

 

[smith221@]

I love to make pasta when I am hungry. Pasta is the best choice to cook in a short time. Past is a kind of fast food. I love to eat fast food. for fast food packaging, you can go for custom food packaging.

 

[charles.reily]

I made myself yesterday "Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino." Sorry, no pics. It's a simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. While enjoying my homemade meal, I realized I should explore more easy casserole recipes for variety in my cooking routine. Casseroles offer a convenient way to prepare delicious meals with minimal effort, perfect for busy days. I'm excited to experiment with different ingredients and create more satisfying dishes for my future meals.

 

[edmorel]

I’m sure most make their own red sauce here. I think I’ve tried every canned tomato in existence, from San Marzano’s to pseudo Marzano’s to California to Sicily etc and these are the best I’ve had. They make a terrific sauce or anything that you need tomatoes for. For me, they are the perfect balance of sweet/acid, you can eat them right out of the can.

 

[Crawford]

Did a Penne alla Vodka with Chorizo and Mushrooms.

 

[Crawford]

I tried ricotta in place of heavy cream in the sauce. Had to add bit of half and half at the end to thin it out a bit. Sauce was not quite as attractive as a nice creamy sauce, but the taste and texture was pretty nice.