Tag Archives: pasta

Lunches only. 12/19/18

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Beebamom

For the last few days we have been making lunch our main meal. On the day we drove from Orvieto to Lucca we stopped in the little town of Reggello to visit the Masaccio Museum. After we had Sunday lunch … Continue reading →

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Humble Offerings. 12/14/18

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Beebamom

Tonight we go out to a simple wine bar in the neighborhood near our hotel in Orvieto. Our first thought is to have a little antipasti and a glass of wine but the appetizer is so good we decide to … Continue reading →

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Vegan penne and asparagus 10/17/18

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Beebamom

We try to prepare one or two vegan or vegetarian meals a week. Penne with asparagus is one of our favorites. You could do this with any vegetable, really, but the shape of the cut asparagus mimics the shape of … Continue reading →

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Planned-overs. 10/5/18

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Beebamom

On Thursday as I was making the couscous for dinner I thought that I would put in some vegetables to give it some color and texture. But I was also thinking, I know I will have leftover couscous and I … Continue reading →

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Vegan: Penne with asparagus. 9/20/18

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Beebamom

Today we are having yesterday’s pasta that wasn’t. This is a simple but delicious dish. The prep and cooking time is about 20 minutes. While you are bringing the water for the pasta up to a boil sauté a tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Cacio e Pepe. 9/8/17

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Beebamom

According to my planned menu I was supposed to be making spaghetti with breadcrumbs, olives, and capers yesterday but I am still feeling the jet lag and by dinner time I just wanted something even easier than my original plan. … Continue reading →

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Cacio e pepe. 7/31/18

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Beebamom

When I was in Rome in March I had this plate of cacio e pepe and it was just delicious. It was maybe the best dish I had on our Italy trip-simply made but perfect! Big shout out to Leonetti’s! … Continue reading →

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Vegan linguine with breadcrumbs, tomatoes, olives, and capers. 7/25/18

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Beebamom

For tonight’s dinner we decide to do a first and second course. Our first course is cucumber and tomato salad with onion and an Italian dressing. We added some feta which you would omit if you want a totally vegan … Continue reading →

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Vegan pantry pasta dish! 7/3/18

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Beebamom

This is a super easy and delicious vegan pantry dish. The sauce is made up of a can of tomatoes, some capers and olives and garlic and onions. The topping consists of some toasted garlic and breadcrumbs with parsley. From … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Bolognese-ish. 5/18/18

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Beebamom

Hardly a week goes by that I do not have some version of this dish. I made a bunch of sauce on 5/9/18 and froze two containers of it. The first time I used it, I diluted it too much. … Continue reading →

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