Posts Tagged ‘pasta’

How to Make Pasta Sauce

Posted January 28th, 2012 by tbspnate

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How to Make Pasta Sauce
Create pasta sauces that even an Italian grandmother would love. Tomato Sauce When most people think of pasta sauce, they think of tomato-based sauces. Before you add the tomatoes... When making a tomato-based sauce, you need to start by sautéing your vegetables. Sauté them in olive oil for best results. Not only does it taste better than vegetable oil or butter, it's healthier. The most common sauce vegetables include onions, green or red... Read More ›
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How to Make Pasta Bolognese

Posted September 11th, 2011 by tbspnate

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How to Make Pasta Bolognese
A Bolognese sauce is technically a 'ragu', but don't mistake it for that stuff in a jar. Knowing how to make pasta bolognese can be one of the greatest weapons in your food repertoire. You don't need expensive ingredients - although red wine never hurts - just a bit of know-how and some time to let the sauce reduce. Bologna Brilliance Many Italian dishes have humble origins, and it's the care and time that go into them that make them great, no... Read More ›
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Ravioli: The Party Pasta

Posted September 10th, 2011 by Jackiefo

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Ravioli: The Party Pasta
Everyone loves ravioli. Soft, pillowy dough filled with cheese, vegetables or meat can make anyone’s day a little brighter. But being that I’m a typical American, I just can’t leave well enough alone. I had to make something already delicious even MORE delicious by frying these dough pillows.  I first caught wind of this phenomenon at a wedding – the taste was unforgettable. Let’s explore the fried ravioli possibilities, shall we?... Read More ›
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Cantaloupe Pasta Salad

Posted August 10th, 2011 by TheFoodinmyBeard

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Cantaloupe Pasta Salad
Cantaloupe and prosciutto is a classic Italian combo that works together perfectly in this pasta salad. The salty crisp flavor of the prosciutto is a match made in heaven for the musty sweet and juicy melon. Such a good match, in fact, that prosciutto wanted to run away to Vegas and get married. But the cantaloupe wasn’t having any of that, she wanted her family at the wedding. She said, “We can’t elope!” Okay, sorry about the cheesy... Read More ›
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Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese

Posted June 6th, 2011 by TheFoodinmyBeard

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Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese
My hobby is turning things into mac and cheese, and turning mac and cheese into other things. It’s a bit of an obsession (more on this next week). Today's subject is spinach and artichoke dip, the popular appetizer that is served with pita chips at many restaurants. Spinach artichoke dip is so similar to mac and cheese that I am surprised I haven't made this Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese already! It’s cheesy, creamy, and baked, just li... Read More ›
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Bites and Pieces – Taste for Adventure

Posted April 23rd, 2011 by tbspnate

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Bites and Pieces – Taste for Adventure
The food blogosphere never sleeps. So Taste for Adventure editors scour the interweb for fresh recipes, tips and recommendations that deserve more love. Here are three finds we just had to share: 1. Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells from Cooking on the Side After recovering from a "minor momentary freakout" that she suffered when discovering the recipe didn't have ricotta cheese, Kathy made things right with a pound of it. Cheese crisis ave... Read More ›
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How to Make Your Own Noodles

Posted March 22nd, 2011 by tbspnate

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How to Make Your Own Noodles
Even if you can't tell linguine from lasagna, you can still make great homemade noodles. Here are a few fun noodle facts that won’t strain your brain. Noodles are a thin elongated food made from unleavened dough. They’re made from flour, egg, oil or butter, and liquid—such as water or milk. You boil noodles, like spaghetti noodles, in water or broth to make them tender before eating. Some casseroles, such as lasagna, let you skip the boili... Read More ›
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Triple Rainbow Pasta

Posted March 8th, 2011 by TheFoodinmyBeard

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Triple Rainbow Pasta
When I found out Tablespoon was having Double Rainbow Week again (Double Double Rainbow Week?) I decided to up the ante and pull out a TRIPLE rainbow pasta. The first rainbow is homemade rainbow spaghetti, the second is rainbow chard, and the third is a cheesy rainbow bread on the side. Making pasta at home is a fun and rewarding task, one that I love doing more than almost anything in the kitchen. However, it does take some time and practi... Read More ›
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Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Posted February 10th, 2011 by macheesmo

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Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
I'm normally not a huge creamy sauce fan. I find that they are sometimes bland, and then they get all gunky and sticky and kind of detract from the dish. Not to mention they'll bust any diet you were hoping to maintain! But sometimes... sometimes... it's worth it to get a bit luxurious. If I'm going to make a cream sauce, I want to make sure that it has some great flavor and also not be gloopy and too thick. It should be a SAUCE, not a BIND... Read More ›
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Green Tea and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

Posted September 14th, 2010 by TheFoodinmyBeard

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Green Tea and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad
I cant get enough Green Tea lately, and when I get obsessed with something, I need to try and figure out how to cook with it.  One of my favorite ways to cook with liquids is to boil or braise something in them!  I have cooked pasta in coffee in the past, so I thought it would work nicely with Green Tea. I looked around online to find some suggested Green Tea pairings, and saw that it goes well with smoked salmon, poppy seeds, and... Read More ›
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