Saturday, July 10, 2010

Pasta a la Carmen



Ingredients (single serving):
  • Penne Pasta (handful)
  • Olive Oil (enough to saute the veggies and coat the pasta)
  • Tomato (1, chopped)
  • Garlic Clove (1, sliced)
  • Onion (1/3, half rings)
  • Herbes de Provence* (a couple of shakes)
  • Red Pepper Flakes (a couple of shakes)
  • Salt (a couple of shakes)
  • Pepper (a couple of shakes)

I LOVE pasta! I enjoy trying different sauces, pastas, and recipes. This recipe is a basic "what do I have in my refrigerator" recipe; and can easibly be changed around depending on what veggies and spices you have at hand.

How to: 1st) Boil the pasta, then drain and set aside. 2nd) Saute the veggies with the spices. 3rd) Combine and let flavors come together. 4th) Bon Apetit!

A few other things that would taste great with this if you've got it: fresh parmeasan cheese, zucchini, mushroom, bell pepper, etc.

*Herbes de Provence: Winter Savory, Thyme, Rosemary, Basil, Tarragon, and Lavender Flowers. Side note: Normally I would have used Italian Seasoning but this is the closet spice I found in my brothers kitchen.

Enjoy!