I feel like every Friday I think the same thing…. “I am SOOOOO happy it’s FINALLY Friday.” The weeks have seemed so long and yet I can’t believe it is already the middle of October!?
Everyone has been raving about Revenge… so I am plopping myself on the couch and getting started watching! My mom has also informed me that seeing the beautiful Hamptons houses is an extra plus to the show. I am only 10 minutes in and already drooling over this stunning home…
I’m also such a freak that I already noticed the little sister is the little girl from 13 Going On 30 all grown up…… I can’t remember why I walked into the bedroom, but I notice these things instantly???
Update: I would watch this show just for the hottie that plays Daniel:
Sunday was the bf’s birthday, and we decided to cancel our dinner reservations to stay home and cook instead. Sometimes a quiet night at home is so much better than going out – and it’s especially nice because he loves to cook so it’s a fun thing to do together. It’s a little embarrassing, but sometimes he is a better cook in the kitchen than I am… my mother would kill me.
I had seen Giada make a creamy pasta dish with spicy italian sausage and thought it looked easy but delicious. Luckily, I was right! We ate…. and ate…. and ate. It was one of the best recipes we’ve made yet.
Tagliatelle with Smashed Peas, Sausage, and Ricotta Cheese
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes if dry or according to package directions if fresh. Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet heat the olive oil and garlic over medium-high heat and add the sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage into bite-sized bits. When the sausage has browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the peas to the pan and, using the back of the wooden spoon, smash the peas. Turn off the heat. Add the ricotta cheese along with the cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding the pasta cooking water in 1/4 cup additions, if needed, to make the pasta moist. Return the sausage to the pan. Add the basil, Pecorino Romano cheese, and salt. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.
seriously so yummy….
and even better when it’s followed by CAKE!
I attempted to make a K with candles…
had to do something since my lazy ass bought dessert. Oops.