The weekends should be all about indulging in your favorite things - whether it's sleeping late, drinking wine, going out for a fine meal, or all of the above. Eating a big, hearty pasta dish made with lots of olive oil and cheese is definitely something I enjoy on the weekends (especially when it involves a bottle of red wine). This pasta dish with whole wheat fusilli, garlicky vegetables and sweet Italian chicken sausage in a fire-roasted tomato sauce should do the trick.
I roasted the vegetables first with olive oil (I used zucchini here), garlic and salt and pepper until soft. In a sautè pan cook the chicken sausage in olive oil until browned. Add a spoonful of tomato paste, a can of chopped fire-roasted tomatoes (they have much more flavor than regular canned tomatoes, perfect for quick cooking) and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Add the vegetables, and let simmer for a couple of minutes then toss in the cooked pasta. Top with freshly grated Pecorino cheese.
I roasted the vegetables first with olive oil (I used zucchini here), garlic and salt and pepper until soft. In a sautè pan cook the chicken sausage in olive oil until browned. Add a spoonful of tomato paste, a can of chopped fire-roasted tomatoes (they have much more flavor than regular canned tomatoes, perfect for quick cooking) and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Add the vegetables, and let simmer for a couple of minutes then toss in the cooked pasta. Top with freshly grated Pecorino cheese.
And no weekend would be complete without brunch. I love serving up bagels and lox with cream cheese, lemon and lots of fresh dill.
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