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No Cook Pasta Sauces; summer's coming
Topic Started: Mar 18 2012, 04:11 AM (110 Views)
Mikhailoh
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Basic Pesto Formula
The classic basil pesto from the northern Italy is fresh-tasting and very easy to make. It can easily be adapted to suit your cravings.

What you need:

2 cups herbs, such as basil, parsley or cilantro
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup nuts, such as pine nuts, walnuts or almonds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil (use less oil for creamier pesto)
1 tablespoon lemon juice or red-wine vinegar
Don't forget to season with salt and pepper. Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto.

Optional swaps or additions:

Swap the herbs with spinach for a nutritious option
Swap the herbs with arugula for a spicy flavor
Swap half the herbs with fresh peas or edamame
Swap half the herbs with avocado for a creamy option (you may want to reduce the amount of oil)
Add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Fresh Tomato Sauce Formula
You don't have to wait until summer to experience the flavor of tomatoes. When you don't have vine-ripened tomatoes, turn to canned, diced tomatoes -- they have all the taste of fresh tomatoes and you don't have to do any of the chopping.

What you need:

2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice (or 2 diced fresh tomatoes, when in season)
1/4 cup torn herbs, such as basil or parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice or red-wine vinegar
Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl and toss with hot pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

Optional swaps or additions:

Add 1/4 cup black or green olives, pitted and chopped
Add 2 tablespoons capers
Add 1 to 2 anchovy fillets, mashed
Add 1 can of tuna, flaked
Add 4 to 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, chopped (it will melt slightly from the hot pasta!)

Parmesan Sauce Formula
If you love cheesy noodles, you'll love this dish of pasta with buttery Parmesan cheese sauce. The formula can easily be changed to suit your specific cravings.

What you need:

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Use a food processor to mix together the butter and cheese and toss with hot pasta. Season with salt.

Optional swaps or additions:

Swap the butter with 1/2 cup olive oil for a healthier option
Swap the butter with 1/2 cup creme fraiche for a creamier option
Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice for bright flavor
Add 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns (it's like a riff on cacio e pepe)
Add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Add 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Add 1 to 2 anchovy filets

The Basic Ingredients To Stock
Pasta
Extra-virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese
Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, cilantro
Crushed red pepper flakes
Garlic
Canned diced tomatoes
Canned tuna
Canned anchovies
Olives
Capers
Lemons
Red-wine vinegar

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Anchovy's man, you forgot Anchovy's.
Chop them in any Pasta sauce.
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Mikhailoh
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Oh yes. Oh, by the way, Vince - the Philadelphia gig came through, but I had to decline in favor of another opportunity. I'm sorry we won't be getting together for dinner.
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Mikhailoh
Mar 18 2012, 04:54 AM
Oh yes. Oh, by the way, Vince - the Philadelphia gig came through, but I had to decline in favor of another opportunity. I'm sorry we won't be getting together for dinner.
:veryangry: didn't want you anyway. :veryangry:

Explain that to Ax, he's been cooking for day's, and he bought a new suit. He'll be crushed.
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Mikhailoh
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:lol2: Sounds more like he's GOT a crush...
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