This summer squash anchovy pasta recipe has a surprising combination of flavors and textures that frankly work really well together. The summer squash is cooked down along with onion and garlic to make a silky-smooth, creamy sauce for the pasta.
Besides the aromatics, the sauce is flavored largely by anchovies. They add just the right amount of funk to the dish to make it interesting. Continue reading
Before I knew what Pangrattato was, I used to call it spaghetti with breadcrumbs. Pangrattato is Italian for breadcrumbs. Most often when I see this title used, it is used as a topping on pasta. Garlic and nutritional yeast pangrattato pasta is just one in a million ways to make pangrattato.
All you have to do to make pangrattato is to heat oil in a skillet, add breadcrumbs and seasonings and cook until toasted to crunchy perfection. Use it to top all your favorite pasta dishes, or just put in on plain spaghetti with an extra drizzle of olive oil. You can use it on casseroles, and many other dishes as well. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Noodles, Nutritional Yeast, Pasta
For this clam linguine alla vodka recipe, I decided to mash together two classic recipes, clam linguine and pasta alla vodka. The results are delicious. The sweet seafood-y clams are elevated by the rich, acidic vodka sauce.
I prefer chopped clams to whole clams for this recipe because they are packed in flavorful clam juice that you can use to thin the sauce. I also found whole clams to be gritty in comparison, requiring a rinse that takes away some flavor. As always, use what you like. Continue reading
This recipe is a classic example of how good canned vegetables can be. I have tried this seared artichoke and white bean pasta recipe with frozen artichoke hearts as well and found it to be a little too dry. The artichokes that are canned in brine are better suited for searing because they don’t dry out as much while they caramelize.
The searing process adds not only a pop of color, but also bring out the sweetness of the artichokes beautifully. It takes a little time, so be patient. The end result is a delicious yet simple pasta dinner. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Artichokes, Cheese, Garlic, Pasta, Quick and Easy, White Beans, Wine
This simple bright lemon and green olive pasta is for those dreary winter days when you need a fresh pick-me-up. Think of it like a trip to the beach. The lemon represents the bright sunshine, and the briny olives represent the scent of the ocean. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Lemon, Olives, Pasta, Quick and Easy
Who else thinks that pasta is comfort food? I can eat pasta all day, and this miso butternut squash and spinach spaghetti pie hits the top of the list! Why? This recipe has a few things that other pasta bakes do not.
A spaghetti pie is unique because it is bound together by egg, just enough that the strands stick together making cutable wedges. Most bakes fall part upon serving, or have loads of cheese holding them together. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Fall is finally in full swing, and that always puts me in the mood for comfort food like mac and cheese. I didn’t want to compromise when I made my version, so you won’t find extra things like squash in this healthy-ish stove top mac and cheese.
Don’t get me wrong. I love a good butternut squash cheese sauce, but when you want the real deal, nothing else will do. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Pasta, Quick and Easy
I am not the only one in my family that likes to cook. Many, many moons ago, I shared a lemon caper dressing recipe with my family that was a hit. Not long after, this creamy smoked tofu and olive pasta salad recipe, using my dressing, was shared with me.
I don’t believe I would have ever google searched for a pasta salad like this one; the mix of ingredients seams random, but I promise you it is not. The combination of flavors is specific and on point. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
I enjoyed this clam and arugula pasta a lot this spring when the arugula was growing in the garden. It is a light and refreshing meal that is quick and easy to make. I can’t wait for my fall arugula patch to grow so that I can start enjoying it again!
I am a huge fan of simple veggie pasta dishes. Pasta, especially spaghetti, is such comfort food for me. When you add seafood such as clams, it takes elevates comfort food to the next level! Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Pasta, Quick and Easy
The first time I came across this idea to turn Caesar salad into a pasta salad, it was in a cooking magazine. After a quick google search, it appears that I am behind in the game because kale caesar pasta salad is definitely a thing already.
I tried to make mine a little bit different by adding more garlic, and skipping the croutons, using only pasta in my pasta salad. Also, I added red cabbage for a splash of color. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Kale, Pasta, Red cabbage, Vegetarian
