Tag Archives: penne

Remember last week’s white Bolognese? – 11/7/16

The white Bolognese sauce from last week made a comeback tonight as traditional red Bolognese. This was no elaborate transformation. I just added a can of tomatoes, some water, herbs, and tomato sauce. I served it with penne which I … Continue reading

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August 24, 2016 – Penne with sauce

Tonight we were supposed to be having turkey meatloaf. However, I was out in the afternoon and John was at work so the prep (which is considerable) did not happen. I defrosted some spaghetti sauce that I made in July … Continue reading

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July 9, 2016 – Penne in peanut sauce with shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms and carrots

Put some water on to boil. In the meantime cut up the vegetables. Drop in the pasta when the water boils. Heat a pan with some olive oil. Put in the pan in this order mushrooms, onions, carrots, and garlic. … Continue reading

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June 30, 2016 – Penne with shrimp and broccoli

Here I am combining two of my favorite things, crossword puzzles and food. The sauce for this penne dish consisted of peanut sauce, fish sauce, pasta water, and a few drops of sesame oil.  Using plenty of vegetables cuts down … Continue reading

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June 17, 2016 – Something for nothing

On Sunday we are having a Father’s Day do and one of the dishes I am making is a roasted beet salad. (I will be posting that on Sunday.) The beets come with their leaves attached so we used the … Continue reading

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May 23, 2016 – Meatless Monday

Have you tried Meatless Monday? Meatless Monday in the U.S. was started in 2003 and is spreading worldwide. It’s good for you and good for the planet. Most of all it is just a tasty alternative to your meat-centric lifestyle. … Continue reading

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May 13, 2016 – Penne with broccoli and carrots in peanut sauce

How is it that I haven’t written about a proper meal since Cinco de Mayo? Here is what the last week was like. We had take-out Chinese food one night. It was Mother’s Day weekend and we had bagels and … Continue reading

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April 29, 2016 – Penne with asparagus and mushrooms in a peanut sauce

This penne dish is fast becoming a favorite go-to dinner. By the time you heat the water to boiling and cook the pasta, all the vegetables are ready. The only think that needs to be timed more precisely than the … Continue reading

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April 20, 2016 – Penne with peanut sauce and broccoli

This is fast becoming one of my favorite meals. Not only is it delicious but it’ also so easy to make. We enhanced our bottled peanut sauce with some additional peanut butter, vinegar, and water because it was running low. … Continue reading

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March 7, 2016 – Meatless Monday – Penne and vegetables

I love vegetables. I also love pasta. So this dish is a perfect storm of what I love. John sautéed the mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a little olive oil. Two minutes before the penne was done I added the … Continue reading

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