Pasta

Pasta Primavera – All Year Long

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I may not have an actual garden, but in the summer months, it seems as though I have one strewn around my kitchen. Pasta Primavera is such a great way to use up the plethora of vegetables in your garden, whether that be in your backyard or your fridge.

Over at Simple Bites I”m sharing the recipe for this tasty pasta (seriously, it”s so good that Max can”t get enough of his veggies when I serve them this way) and some tips on freezing and cooking vegetables so you can enjoy it all year long.

“The end of summer marks the time that we start scrambling to use up all the fresh produce bursting from our gardens. It can be hard to find ways to use up so many vegetables at one time. That’s why the Italians created Pasta Primavera..”

Read more and get the recipe on Simple Bites.

Three Pantry Meals on Simple Bites

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In case you missed it, I was over at Simple Bites yesterday talking about how to keep meals on hand for hectic days as well as sharing three recipes that are made from pantry staples.

Mealtimes can be a harried affair when things don’t go as planned and the run to the grocery store has yet to transpire or you haven’t had even a moment to think about what your family is going to eat for dinner. Those are the days when you wish your fairy god-mother would pay you a visit and make a meal magically appear before you…

Read more and get the recipes here.

Garlic Shrimp Pasta for Two

By in Main Dish, Pasta, Seafood, Valentine's 13 Comments Tags: , , , ,

When I was first married I made every possible situation into a celebration. That first year of marriage we celebrated every monthly anniversary along with every romantic holiday in between. I love setting aside a special time to spend with the ones you love with no distractions. That first year gave me ample opportunity.

Things have changed a bit since we had Max and especially since we moved halfway around the world with no free babysitters to call upon. Now, a lot of the romantic days are spent together as a family. But honestly, I really don”t mind.

I know that my son will only be little for so long. In the blink of an eye I will be suffering from empty nest syndrome and will be missing the pitter patter of his little feet. That”s why I don”t mind this stage that we”re in. I get to set aside special days to spend time with my two loves. And, once the sonny goes to bed we get that much needed time to ourselves.

That is where this Garlic Shrimp Pasta is perfect. It”s so simple and fast that it won”t make for added stress. But, with it”s creamy garlic infused sauce and plump pink shrimp, it will definitely feel like a special occasion. You can whip this up in a jiffy once the kids are in bed. Just don”t be the only one eating it and make sure to keep some mints handy. :) Let the romancing begin!

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

  • 2 Tbsp. butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 tsp. parsley

  • 1/4 tsp. dill

  • 1/4 tsp. salt

  • pepper, to taste

  • 5 oz (142g) spaghetti

  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup small cooked shrimp (depending on preference)

  1. Melt butter in small saucepan. Add garlic and cook just enough to get rid of the raw edge. Do not brown.

  2. Add cream and spices. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes to reduce.

  3. Meanwhile cook spaghetti in salted boiling water. Drain.

  4. Add cooked shrimp to cream just to warm through. Poor over spaghetti and stir to combine.

Makes: 2 servings

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