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I was making spaghetti and I woke up mid-cooking and set an alarm for when the pasta was done.
2021 Tumblr Year In Review
For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne
- Auld Lang Syne, Dougie MacLean
First year actively making content on the internet and it’s been a lot of fun so far! I’ve definitely learned a lot and would like to think I’ve improved since I started haha
According to Tumblr, my two most popular tags were #homecooking and #heroes’ feast!
As for posts, my top five are:
The Ultimate Sausage Pasta
Hand Pies (including small, snackable pies!) from Heroes’ Feast
Baked Feta Wrap
Hot Cocoa Broth from Heroes’ Feast
Soul Cakes and Halloween Costumes
The “slogan” I chose for 2022 is: Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss
The Ultimate Sausage Pasta
“This is the best pasta I’ve ever had” - Everyone who’s tried it
Living with other people is a valuable experience for any young person - especially when you get the chance to share meals and recipes. It’s amazing what kinds of foods you can add to your cooking arsenal and this pasta is one of them!
Originally introduced through the friend of my housemate, I can say with absolute confidence that this is the best pasta I, and everyone who's tried it, has ever had. The best part? It only takes half an hour to make!
With it’s quick cooking time on consistent heat, easy steps, and simple ingredients, it makes for the perfect meal for everyone from an on-the-go student looking for a cheap, filling meal to a busy professional.
VEGETARIAN? No problem! Check the results sections for tips on changes to make the recipe work for you.
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins Overall: 30 mins
For the ingredients:
Half a bag (450 g) Rigatoni pasta
500g mild italian sausage, sliced into 3/4-inch pieces (I recommend Johnsonville brand, if available)
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp. sundried tomatoes in oil, sliced
2 tbsp. oil from the jar
1 cup (250 ml) low-sodium chicken broth*
1 block (150 g) chopped frozen spinach**
½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream (35%)***
* Feel free to use any homemade chicken broth or stock you have for a deeper flavour! If you store your homemade broth in the freezer using ice-cubes, you’ll need about 8 for a cup.
** If you’ve got the chopped frozen spinach that comes in little cylinders it’s about 3 of them. If you only have frozen whole leaf spinach (like I did here), take it out of the package and stick it in the microwave on a plate until it starts to defrost. Then, chop it up!
*** Feel free to use either 35% “cooking cream” or “heavy cream”. I’ve used both and haven’t noticed a difference. Do not use lighter creams as substitutes. You will end up with a cream soup instead of a cohesive sauce.
Start by boiling your pasta according to the directions listed on the package - straining it about 1 minute before it reaches al dente.
Next, heat up a high-rimmed skillet on medium heat and add your sausage. Allow it to fully cook through, about 12 minutes (internal temp of 160℉), stirring occasionally.
After the sausage has fully cooked, add the garlic, sundried tomatoes, and oil. Mix it with the sausage and cook until the garlic starts to turn a golden colour (2-3 minutes), stirring frequently.
TIP: After finely chopping your garlic, use the flat side of the knife to crush it. This will allow more flavour to release from the garlic.
Add the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any bits that got stuck. Allow the broth to come to a boil.
Add the frozen spinach to the boiling broth, breaking it up as it thaws. Allow it to cook until no frozen chunks remain, about 3-4 minutes.
NOTE: At this stage, you’ll probably start to think that there’s too little sauce in the pan, but resist the urge to add extra broth.
Add the heavy cream and stir. Allow it to come to a boil and incorporate, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
You might need to add a little more cream as it cooks. Ideally, you want the sauce to have taken on the lighter colour of the cream but still be able to see the darker colour of the broth.
NOTE: This was made with homemade chicken stock - giving it a deeper colour when the cream is mixed in. You’ll find your sauce to be much lighter if using store-bought broth.
Finally, keeping the heat on medium, add your strained past. Stir until you can see the sauce clinging to the noodles and making them shiny, about 2 minutes. There should only be a little sauce remaining at the bottom of the pan.
Overall, I would give this pasta a 5/5. I’ve honestly never made a recipe that everyone unanimously agrees is a hit with no changes. It’s so quick and easy that I make it almost every week without fail. In fact, I'm making it tomorrow!
As I’ve mentioned in the introduction, I would highly recommend this to anyone who is just starting to learn how to cook. The entire meal cooks in 30 mins on the same heat and is extremely forgiving. Perfect for those starting to venture past instant noodles and freezer meals!
EATING VEGETARIAN? No problem!: I’ve made this dish vegetarian several times and although you do lose some of the flavour, it’s still amazing.
To substitute the sausage, I’ve either taken it out completely or I’ve used Beyond Meat sausage. Personally, I would recommend leaving the BM sausage out as it has a strange texture. If you enjoy BM and want to add it, add 2 tbsp. of neutral oil to the pan while heating it. Add the sausage and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
You can substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth. I would also recommend adding ~1 tsp. italian seasoning with the broth (like the one used in the dwarven flatbread, but maybe skip the marjoram). This should make up for the loss of spicing from the sausage.
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Pesto Farfalle with Tomatoes
Pesto Farfalle with Tomatoes. This Pesto Farfalle with Tomatoes recipe is a flavorful weeknight dinner that's quick and easy to make. Fresh pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and savory parmesan cheese are a crowd-pleaser.
hey. don’t cry. crush four cloves of garlic into a pot with a dollop of olive oil and stir until golden then add one can of crushed tomatoes a bit of balsamic vinegar half a tablespoon of brown sugar half a cup of grated parmesan cheese and stir for a few minutes adding a handful of fresh spinach until wilted and mix in pasta of your choice ok?
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I made tortellini at 3am in an attempt to summon a real Italian to my house.
didn’t work >_< but the pasta was delicious :D
I don’t have any photos with the pesto on the pasta…. I was hungry
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