I made homemade pasta noodles the other night with a great vegetarian sauce of vegetables straight from our CSA share. It was one of those dishes where you just keep throwing veggies in that you have on hand and then are pleasantly surprised when it comes out great! I used Rapini greens, freshly shelled english peas, and leeks from the CSA. You could easily substitute with onion and frozen peas if that's what you have on hand. I'm sure it would be great with other cooking greens as well: kale, chard or spinach would probably all work. I was in the mood to make fresh pasta that night but store bought will work just as well. Mine is Bucatini shaped. Penne, Rigatoni or macaroni would all work. Rapini, Pea & Tomato Pasta 2 medium leeks, chopped 1 bunch Rapini greens, chopped 1 1/2 cups english peas, freshly shelled 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp italian seasoning pinch red pepper flakes 28 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup white white (water or broth would … [Read more...]
