This is not a light and fresh seafood pasta dish. A cross between a pescatarian carbonara and a puttanesca it’s flavors are smoky, salty, and slightly murky, with a bite of chili, like a stroll on the waterfront after sunset when the boats are moored for the day and the seafood vendors have gone home…
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Wheat pasta with garbanzo beans and greens
The addition of sausage stretches this dish into the realm of acceptable for those who would sneer at the other ingredients. Pasta alone with garbanzo beans and greens satisfies equally without it. Whole wheat fettuccini for 4 Olive oil ½ c garbanzo beans 2c broth or 1c broth and 1c water 1 onion, chopped 1…
Roasted Vegetable Cannelloni
Light yet hearty, this vegetarian main course stretches pasta dough for two into a satisfying meal for four. Fresh pasta dough 1 medium eggplant, diced 2 zucchini, diced Olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 Anaheim or pasilla pepper, sliced into rings 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1…
Succotash mac and cheese
Mac and cheese is a crowd pleasing way to use up leftover succotash but this combination is equally pleasing intentionally made. Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime 2 cloves garlic, divided 3 green onions, sliced and divided 2:1 2 T butter, divided 1 C each, frozen lima beans or edamame, corn, and peas…
Pasta Pillows with Seafood
Since some may sneer at the idea of cheese mingling with fish, I call these pasta pillows rather than ravioli. They do resemble pillows in shape and due to the citrus involved in the sauce, have a lightness that compliments the seafood, despite their ricotta filling. Olive oil or Olive oil infused with hot chili…
Fresh pasta
I haven’t purchased string pasta in years. The taste, quality and health benefits of fresh pasta amply compensate for the effort it takes to make. Of course I rarely make pasta for more than 3-4 people and any more servings require exponential work so those feeding a family of 6 may feel differently. To properly…
Inverted winter squash ravioli
A heartier yet potentially healthier dish than the winter squash ravioli restaurant favorite which involves ravioli stuffed with a little bit of squash and served with a stick of browned butter to act as a sauce. To make a lighter cheese ravioli, mix 1 ½ c part-skim ricotta cheese with ¼. Parmesan to make the…
Broccolini-stuffed tortelloni with braised chicken and cannellini beans
These recipes can be served separately but are perfect together. They take some time, so if going for the gamut, open a bottle of wine or a liter of beer and plan to enjoy your evening. Olive oil 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 1-2’ pieces 7 garlic cloves, divided Juice of ½ a lemon 1c…
Seafood and mushroom lasagna
Try this dish using lasagna, cannelloni, or large shells. Since people tend to eat less lasagna than string pasta this recipe for two can feed four when combined with a side salad. Fresh pasta made with 1 1/3c flour and 2 eggs rolled to the thinnest setting ¾ c vermouth or rich white wine 1 bay…