Tag Archives: Presto Pasta

Conchilioni Primavera

If you’re like me, the garden is bursting and the local farmer’s market is a flash with irresistibly bright colours. When I returned home from the market this morning I realized my biggest challenge of the day might be shutting my refrigerator door if I didn’t get to work, so I started dinner early. My...

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Basic Tomato Sauce

BASIC TOMATO SAUCE 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Small Onion, finely diced 1 Stalk Celery, finely diced 1 small Carrot, finely grated 2 Cloves Garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves 1 teaspoon Oregano Leaves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary, dried and crushed 3 Cups Fresh Tomatoes, skinned and chopped; or 1 – 28-ounce Can...

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Herbed Ricotta Ravioli

What almost began as a left over night ended with a delicate, satisfying meal with four happy diners. Very simple to make, the fresh summer herbs are left to take center stage. My herb garden is just beginning to flourish with billowing basil and flowering chives. So light and delicious, I never would have thought...

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Zesty Avocado Bucatini

I’ve been realizing the eerie amount of macaroni and cheese that is actually consumed in my house. Thankfully it’s not always of the boxed variety, so someday I will be sure to share my version of the almighty classic for Presto Pasta Night. However, through the dusty orange haze of the boxed nightmare, a grown...

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