Spring Pasta Recipe

Saturday, April 3, 2010
Weather: Sunny
Temperature: 54 F (13 C)


This week, the weather started out really bad. It was around 45 F (6 C), and very rainy. But it has been getting better since Thursday, and tomorrow is supposed to be 70 F (19 C)! New York seems to be very unpredictable, just like Minnesota.

Recipe Corner
I found a new pasta recipe that is very simple and delicious. It tastes a lot like spaghetti, but the sauce is made from fresh ingredients instead of sauce from a can.

If you can't find fresh ingredients, canned ingredients are okay too, but of course, more freshness means better taste!

The recipe is for 4 people.

Ingredients
120g. cannelli beans (or cooked chicken)
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (or 1/4 t. garlic powder)
15 fresh sage leaves (or 1 t. dried sage)
400g. tomatoes
salt and pepper
280g. pasta (rigatoni or penne is best)

Preparation
If you are using dried beans, soak them overnight before the recipe, and then boil them for 45 minutes.
If you are using canned beans, drain them before measuring out 120g.
If you are using chicken, cut it into little shreds.
Crush the garlic cloves.
Peel and chop the tomatoes. If you are using canned tomatoes, drain them.
Cook the pasta in water as normal. Drain.
Combine all the ingredients in a frying pan over medium heat, and toss them together, making sure everything is well mixed and heated.

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