Stuffed Shells are so decadent. I always felt guilty ordering them and so I hardly ever did. I have made many variations, stuffing them with veggies and nut mixtures, olives and nuts and so on. But I was craving some good old fashioned ricotta stuffed shells. The cool temperatures here in Poona mean that the…
Vegetarian Lasagna – Spinach Lasagna Step by Step Recipe
Lasagna, or vegetarian lasagna, is the most decadent savory dish I have ever eaten. Loaded with gooey, creamy cheese, it is true comfort food and of course only worthy of a special occasion. Frozen lasagnas maybe provide a quick fix, but sometimes you just need the real deal. You need control! Total freedom to create…
Pasta Italia: Tour of Italy – Pasta Medley Recipe
Italy is my dream holiday destination. When my parents went on a Europe tour a couple of years ago, I did a lot of research for their trip. My mind is flooded with exotic images of Tuscan landscapes, Cinque Terre, Italian Alps and so on. Any Big B fan of my generation grew up fantasizing…
Tagliatelle Pasta with Garlic and Mushrooms
Tagliatelle Pasta with garlic and mushrooms is my idea of comfort food. I had loads of fresh tomatoes on hand and needed to use them. Mushrooms, always a favorite, provided an earthy flavor and some meaty texture. Lots of garlic added to the potent mix. Cream made it all dreamy. Although I generally associate tagliatelle…
Creamy Cauliflower Sauce Pasta – LOW FAT
Creamy Cauliflower Sauce Pasta is a revelation. And pasta is not all you can make with this delicious low fat lip smacking delicious (already said that?) sauce! You all know – I just love macaroni and cheese. Who doesn’t? And I confess, when given the option of a red sauce or a white sauce, I…
Almost Instant Mac and Cheese Recipe (Meatless Monday)
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you eat it out of a box, or bake it with loads of cheese and eggs, I haven’t met anyone who does not like this gooey sleep inducing treat. I will take Macaroni and Cheese in any avatar, depending on the time and ingredients I have…
Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe – The way it should be!
Pasta with Alfredo sauce is the ultimate indulgence. No one can pass up a dish of simple Fettucine Alfredo or Penne pasta with Alfredo. Some restaurants offer variations such as Cajun Alfredo which build on the basic recipe. Garlic, parsley or basil can add some light flavor or color. But the basic Alfredo sauce recipe…
Cavatappi Pasta in Saffron Tomato sauce
Saffron – just the name brings something exotic to mind. This is one of the most expensive spices and is popularly used in several desserts in Indian cuisine. Being very expensive, it is generally reserved for special occasions. Using this in a pasta sauce was a completely novel idea for me. As I searched the…
Penne with Homemade tomato sauce
Penne with Homemade tomato sauce is a quick and easy recipe, or a non-recipe really. This is just a notch above boiling ramen noodles or Maggi, I think, something that can easily be made even in a dorm room or during Exams week when time is really ‘of the essence’. I seem to be caught…
Bowtie pasta with Gouda sauce
Bowtie pasta with Gouda sauce turned out to be just what the doctor ordered. Down with a cold and confined to bed, I was dreaming of something comforting all day like a mac and cheese or a chowder. After finally getting down from bed, a raid of the fridge revealed a sad lack of vegetables,…