One Pot Pasta
I saw this pin and thought WHAT? that sounds awesome! So easy! Sounds delicious! What could be better??
Well today, I finally decided to try it out.
I was rushing home from the hairstylist and I still had hours of work ahead of me so I needed something quick (and I'm working towards healthy!). I remembered this pin. So since I scrolled back through Pinterest on my phone, found it, and decided why not?
First off I was excited that I could pick up everything at Fresh and Easy. Much better for me since it's right next to my house.
Grabbed:
12 oz dry F&E Organic Linguinni
12 oz package of grape tomatoes
1 yellow onion
1 bunch garlic
And a fresh basil plant (going to be working on a Pinterest Herb Garden Project...more on that later)
No seriously...that's it! I spent about 5 minutes in the store and my total was $8.50. You might need to pick up some fresh Parmesan cheese (F&E has some great fresh shredded or grated options, but I'm sure Kraft would be just fine. I can't live without cheese so I already have it in my fridge)
My kitchen is incredibly tiny, so sometimes I have to fudge things a bit, but I got a Ninja Cooking System for Christmas and seriously I wonder what I ever did without it. My brother feels the same way. Today's blg is not about this, but if you don't have one, I recommend it. It's so easy to use and has so many different functions.
Alright enough about that, a pot and your stove will work just fine!
Out of your pantry you need red-pepper flakes, EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the non Rachael Ray fans), salt and pepper. Again...that's it!!!
First step: Slice the grape(or cherry) tomatoes in half, slice the onion, and garlic. The recipe calls for 4 cloves, but I tend to over-do garlic whenever I can, so I used about 6.
Second step: Threw the pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, EVOO, salt, pepper, and 4 1/2 cups of water into the Ninja. I also had about half a package of pre-sliced mushrooms and tossed those in there as well.
Third Step: Turned it on Stovetop high. And then waited. Stirred occasionally while the water was getting warm and more once the water started boiling so the pasta wouldn't stick. Once the water started boiling it took about 10 minutes for the water to evaporate, but I didn't time it so much as go by gut feeling as when I thought the water had mostly evaporated.
Fourth Step: Served a helping into a bowl, shredded Parmesan on top.....and here comes in the glass of wine. And enjoy!
And I did!
So, for my first official Pinterest Recipe try.....I approve! It was as simple and as good as it looked in the Pin. I was a little skeptical as there was no actually sauce, but since the pasta was soaking with everything in took in all the flavor and was moist and juicy. One note: I would use only 1/4 teaspoon of red-pepper flakes. I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to spice and it was ok, but a little over-powering for me. But the addition of the mushrooms was delicious but would be just as good without.
One-Pot Pasta: SUCCESS 4.5/5 Stars
The original recipe came from Martha Stewart
One-Pan Pasta
Martha made this recipe from Martha Stewart Living magazine, on Cooking School episode 304.
PHOTOGRAPHY: MARCUS NILSSON
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