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01-29-2007, 06:55 PM
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I just got my copy of Perfect Pasta. I bought this for my pasta loving 21 yr old son. He can cook, but he said he needed some inspiration, and some basics. I think this fits the bill.
Right away, a primer on pasta. Then 2 basic tomato sauces, stove top and oven roasted, A bechamel (believe it or not, they all listened when I taught them that!) and a spinach pesto. They have a few risotto recipes, as well as the pasta dishes. A few sandwiches, some breadsticks and a few salads finish this off.
I'm sure some of these recipes came from the archives (as I've made some of them before) but I think it's a nice little cookbook for someone who's not quite sure about pairing pasta and sauces. Well worth the $10 (no shipping) I spent, Jere will love it.
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Can't wait to get mine!!
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Lorraine,
The tagliatelle with peas and prosciutto (I used fettuccine) is sooo good, even though I went w/the lighter recipe using chix broth and half & half instead of heavy cream.
The tortellini w/gorganzola cream is good, too, if you like blue cheese. The lighter version I used seemed a little thin, but I added back in some more blue, and it worked out fine.
Well, now my son will get it when I've cooked my way through a bit... you know, test it a little, on his behalf
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Wonder when mine will get here...oh piddle, as someone we know says.
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Mine took about 10 days to get here. I wanted to order the cookie book in Dec, but didn't, (seemed like everyone was waiting forever). Maybe I will now. Did you get that one, Billy, and how long did it take to get it? Of course, now the holiday heat is off.
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Oh mine came over the weekend and I got Casey's copy right out to her. It's wonderful, so happy I ordered it!
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Well, I thot I ordered three copies, but only one came a few days ago. Maybe I hit the wrong key or button...will have to see the statement. Haven't made anything out of it yet, but those two sound good.
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Still waiting patiently for mine!
"tagliatelle with peas and prosciutto"
One of my favourites!!!
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NO COMMENT---y'all---
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Made a scaled down version of the Penne with Roasted Vegetables (sorry Rox). It really was perfect. Makes a very smooth balsamic vinegar and oil mix to toss the pasta in. For the two of us, I roasted zucchini, yellow squash, and an onion. Later added some already roasted red peppers I had on hand. And upped the protein by the addition of kidney beans. Good, quick and simple 7 YUMS
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