NATIONAL PASTA DAY | OCTOBER 17

National Day Calendar ^ | October 17, 2022 | Staff

[Red Badger]

PASTA LA VISTA, BAYBEE!...................

[Magnum44]

[Leep]

Every day is pasta day.

[GreatRoad]

Some rigatoni and Rao’s marinara, I’m all set!

[lee martell]

If I’m not having spaghetti, my next choice is Penne Pasta.
I’ve learned not to overboil it. Six to eight minutes of full boil is usually enough. Same as cooking fresh broccoli.
You don’t want to boil the life out of it.

I’ve been experimenting with putting penne pasta, chopped bacon or sausage, sauteed onions and ragu in the oven for about 25 minutes. I don’t (can’t) use cheese.

[Pigsley]

I read Rao’s sold. Dang, the Arabbiatta is better than I can make.

[Red Badger]

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g29648044/vegan-cheese-brands/

https://switch4good.org/best-dairy-free-cheeses/

[lee martell]

Thanks for the tips!

[Liz]

Pasta melds with any flavor-----as in this hearty Tomato, Tuna, and Mushroom Pasta

[Liz]

Penne all’Arrabbiata
Its uncomplicated nature lends itself to an after-midnight feast. It’s basically pasta with tomato, but red pepper flakes give the sauce a delicious kick.

INGREDIENTS Yield: 6 servings
3
tablespoons kosher salt
4
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4 more tablespoons
½
cup tomato paste
1
tablespoon hot red-pepper flakes
1½
cups chopped tomatoes, like Pomì
1
pound penne
Maldon or other flaky sea salt
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving

PREPARATION
Step 1
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 3 tablespoons kosher salt.

Step 2
Meanwhile, put 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat, and then add the tomato paste and pepper flakes; reduce the heat to low and stir just until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and remove from the heat.

Step 3
Drop the pasta into the boiling water, and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water.

Step 4
Add the pasta and the reserved pasta water to the tomato sauce, stir and toss over medium heat until the pasta is well coated. Season with salt if necessary, then add the remaining oil, tossing well. Serve immediately, with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on the side.

[lizma2]

Had mac and cheese for breakfast this morning and now I know what I’m having for dinner.

THX!

[Liz]

Glad you liked it.

[Squantos]

Lived in Aviano Italy for 6 years in the USAF ...... fluent in the food and the language . Great place to explore and enjoy . I’m a foodie that loves simple Italian, German and Texan recipes .

[Liz]

[lee martell]

That sounds delicious. When I feel up to the challenge, I’l give that a try in one of my Kitchen-Laboratory Experiments.
I have heard many europeans have dinner quite late in the day by American standards.

I recall being in El Faro, Spain while in the service. It was 8.45pm and most of the dinner restaurants were packed with customers. Wine glasses were still being filled.
At home, I’ve had dinner as early as 3.45pm. Rarely. When it was just me eating. I figured ‘Why wait?’

[Liz]

Yeah.....early dinner is best......all digested before bedtime.

[Liz]

This Texas style Pasta Sralad looks good.

For spur-of-the-moment potluck fare, you can’t miss with this colorful, satisfying, southwest-inspired dish. You’ll be out the door in 30 minutes.

Ingredients
1
package (16 oz) penne pasta
1
can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ whole green chiles, drained, chopped
1
medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
8
oz Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 3/4 cups)
3
medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
1/2
cup chopped fresh cilantro
1
bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Medium Taco Sauce
1/4
cup vegetable oil
2
tablespoons lime juice
1/2
to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1
cup nacho-flavored tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

Steps
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain. In large bowl, mix pasta, chiles, bell pepper, cheese, onions and cilantro. In small bowl, mix taco sauce, oil, lime juice and cumin. Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently to combine. Top with crushed tortilla chips. Serve immediately.

[Liz]

[lizma2]

When I was a kid during the Jimmy Carter years gas prices skyrocketed. A trucker friend of my Dad’s said stock up on food now. It’s gonna go through the roof.

The moment Biden closed down the pipeline I filled up 2 freezers and 5 groups of shelves in my basement with food.

For the last year I spent about 20 bucks a month on food and currently unemployed so now about 10 and am eating well!