A deceivingly creamy pasta dish without a touch of heavy cream! As summer comes to a close here in Texas, I was looking for a warm bowl of pasta that featured some of those final summery flavors of sweet corn and bright, garden-fresh herbs. I stumbled upon this NYT recipe and adapted it to our… Continue reading fettuccine with fresh corn & herbs
Tag: Pasta
meal prep: whole wheat orzo with lemon, zucchini & goat cheese
A summery pasta salad for your meal-prep lunch rotation. Fresh zucchini and squash come together with bright notes of lemon & garlic with the extra bite of whole-wheat orzo. Topped with tangy, creamy goat cheese crumbles and crunchy almonds, this best-served-cold pasta salad is perfect for meal prep or even a picnic potluck salad. Wishing… Continue reading meal prep: whole wheat orzo with lemon, zucchini & goat cheese
pappardelle with sausage & broccoli
I've never met a pasta I didn't like, but pappardelle is one of my favorites. Wide, ribbon-like egg noodles that soak up any sauce you put them in. Their name originates from the Italian word "pappare" which means "to gobble up" and that is exactly what we did. I really couldn't believe how delicious this… Continue reading pappardelle with sausage & broccoli
easy pad thai
I have never been to Thailand and make no claims that this is exactly what you'll find when it comes to authentic Pad Thai, but I can promise you three things about this recipe: 1) it's delicious 2) it's ridiculously easy & fast and 3) it features all-natural ingredients. Once we made this, Husband and… Continue reading easy pad thai
meal prep: orzo salad with roasted veggies & feta
While this orzo pasta salad would be perfect for a potluck or picnic lunch, it is also great for meal prep lunches. A great way to get in your veggies for the day while enjoying the pop of flavors from the tangy lemon to the salty feta to the fragrant basil. Lots of great textures… Continue reading meal prep: orzo salad with roasted veggies & feta
chicken & arugula ravioli with chardonnay shallot cream sauce
I debated dividing this post into two separate recipes: one for the ravioli and one for the sauce, but ended up combining it. So hey, you're basically getting a two-for one post here! First, let's talk about the ravioli. Yes, you can buy your own at the store. BUT if you have a free weekend… Continue reading chicken & arugula ravioli with chardonnay shallot cream sauce
meal prep: parmesean lemon chicken macaroni salad
The first time we made this pasta salad was for our housewarming party a few years ago. We made a big bowl of it for the party spread and not a single noodle or pea was leftover. So while this pasta salad is a great recipe for your next potluck lunch, it holds up well… Continue reading meal prep: parmesean lemon chicken macaroni salad
