paccheri pistachio pesto
INGREDIENTS 4 cups basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup pistachios + 1/4 cup chopped for topping 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or pecorino romano, grated 1 lemon, zest and juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup olive oil, more as needed to adjust consistency salt and pepper 1lb paccheri pasta, or any large […]
basil vinaigrette pasta salad
INGREDIENTS 1 box pasta (I use gluten free jovial fusilli) 5oz arugula 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped Fresh basil Fresh chives, chopped (optional) For the basil vinaigrette 2-3 cups fresh basil (I use 1 bunch) 1 lemon, zest & juice 1 small shallot, roughly chopped 1/3 cup olive oil, more as needed 1 […]
creamy pistachio pesto
INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh basil leaves (about 2oz package) 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup pistachios 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Zest & juice of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk (this one is my favorite) Salt and pepper
spicy sausage skillet lasagna
INGREDIENTS 1 pound spicy Italian chicken sausage, casing removed (regular sausage works too)* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped zest of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 oz lasagna noodles (I use my favorite gluten free brand linked here) 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce […]
spring carbonara with goat cheese and lemon
INGREDIENTS 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese or pecorino romano 4 oz goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated garlic 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4oz guanciale, pancetta (Italian bacon), or bacon 1/2 teaspoon salt lots of freshly ground black pepper 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1lb […]
lemon asparagus pasta salad
INGREDIENTS 1 box pasta (I use gluten free jovial fusilli) 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped Fresh basil Fresh chives, roughly chopped For the lemon vinaigrette 1 lemon, zest & juice 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 shallot, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh black pepper
classic pesto pasta
INGREDIENTS 4 cups basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or pecorino romano, grated 1 lemon, zest and juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper Your favorite pasta (this is my favorite gluten free brand)
sundried tomato pasta
INGREDIENTS 6 oz gluten free capellini or spaghetti, about half a box (I use Jovial) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 shallot, chopped 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 tablespoon […]