May 06, 2010

Leftovers and a Silly Reveal

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"You love pasta." I said.

"You love pasta too." He said.

The 13 minutes felt like an eternity. Hurry up and wait.

One bunch and a few stragglers asparagus – roasted.

One medium red onion – roasted.

Three carrots – roasted.

A container of cremini – roasted.

I'll-turn-a-blind-eye portion of bacon – rendered.

1 pound shells – set to boil.

Extra virgin olive oil, shallot, garlic, crushed red pepper – coerced under a gentle flame.

Roasted vegetables added to pan.

A splash of white wine.

One half can ceci.

"Do we have cream?" He asked.

"No cream. There's milk or you could throw in a wedge of Laughing cow...nah, that might be too salty." I said.

The pasta scooped and dropped into the waiting pan, mingled with vege under fold, stir and flip precision.

Two generous nubs unsalted butter.

Parsley.

The first bowl (seconds was just a little more, really just a little) was hoovered  using spoons and with as much class as us mid-week hungry could muster.

Pssst...we forgot to add the bacon back in. A happy accident if you ask me. Our leftovers would be rewarded.

Tonight we'll warm everything in a skillet over a low flame with a little water and maybe a touch of cream. I should probably pop into the market at lunch for some cream. Prudent, don't you think?

11 comments:

  1. Cream, yes! Goes with everything. Love your post.

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  2. once again, I'm drooling. gorgeous leftovers!

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  3. I love those leftover dinners....effortlessly delicious :)

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  4. I've been reading your blog for a while, I enjoy your style of writing very much! Don't know what else to say? Yes, nice pics too!

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  5. What's cremini? I know I am a stupid English person. BTW, I haven't plucked up the courage to look at the latest posts at Words Just So since coming home as I am afraid it might break my heart. I need to be prepared psychologically - will it?

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  6. Erica - Thanks for stopping by. I bought the cream!

    Tracy - I am so anxious for those leftovers.

    M. - I can't wait to reheat and enjoy.

    goddessofcake - Thank you :)

    Kath - I guess you could say cremini are a smaller version of portobello. Don't fear The Blue Door. I was quick about Hanna's accident and things are moving in a lighter direction now.

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  7. I wish my leftovers were as nice as yours, though let's face it, it's hard to find an adequate replacement for cream. Thanks for the beautiful post - wonderful writing and stunning photos that never fail to inspire.

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  8. Oh man, this is the best leftover dish I've seen in ages. :-) Just so you know, you inspired me the other night and I made pasta, finally, yup, ME. You have a convert. :-)

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  9. Beautiful! I love the way you lay out the story and the dish.

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  10. I am so happy whenever I have leftovers from last night's dinner. It's a treat to have a meal ready in just a few seconds. Especially when it's as delicious as your pasta dishes Tracy!

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  11. Vanessa - :) We usually don't have leftovers. It's always an effort on our part to make more than we usually consume. We always consume so much. It's crazy.

    Tart - You made pasta!? That's wonderful! I'll bet it tasted good. :)

    Velva - Thank you :)

    magda - Thank you :) We have leftover bouchon au thon for dinner tonight (after pasta, of course). I can't wait.

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