This afternoon he asked, “How about a simple pasta night?” My mind in overdrive, I went silently to work.
I first drizzled pasta sauce in a casserole dish, added a single layer of well drained tortellini soup mixture, and spooned over more spicy Arrabbiata. Copious quality parmesan shredded atop, filled in with the canned stuff, it all baked for fifteen minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Finding the casserole bubbling hot, I moved up the oven rack to broil on low for several minutes, checking often to prevent burning. Once that oily cheese formed a light golden crust, out it came for a short rest.
He was impressed. I am proud. We are both thrilled. No slippery noodles and fussy layering needed, this is an inexpensive lasagna style meal rivaling anything we’ve eaten before.
Are you familiar with the American cook’s shorthand for golden brown and delicious, GBD? Do you have a favorite use for leftover food?
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Oooh, that sounds good. I'm weird. I like leftovers, and I can stomach the same meal for days. But I know how after a while most people like some variety to their meals.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you're weird for enjoying leftovers and applaud the practice. There are lots of foods I don't mind eating over and over, either. :) This pasta just left me flat as far as the soup. Best wishes!
DeleteAh, that makes sense. Sometimes things just don't hit right. I know how that goes.
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DeleteThe Hubby does all the cooking, shopping, and clean up. I'm allowed into the kitchen to make tea, or to feed the cats. I brag about his cooking, and folks ask me for recipes, but he has none; he just wings it.
ReplyDeleteWow! I like you both more and more every day (if that's possible). lol Best wishes!
DeleteThe soup sounds good and so does your pasta dish. I love all things pasta and I love it way to much.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and weekend, Darla. Big hug. ♥
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DeleteThat looks wonderful, even the cheese! I like leftovers too, on my plate. It seems like the favors are better the 2nd day.
ReplyDeleteThanks. And I'm with you on some items improving overnight. Be well!
DeleteGBD? No, I've never heard of it, and I am an American. Perhaps, it's used on cooking shows?
ReplyDeleteYou are correct. :D I learned the term from Alton Brown.
DeleteNice job. I just haven't been cooking lately. I don't know why. Making lentil soup tonight, to last for a week. That's about the extent of my efforts lately.
ReplyDeleteI think it might be the heat. ~nods~ Best wishes, my dear!
DeleteBasically leftovers at my house go in freezer bags and put in the freezer. I don't normally remake it into something else. What is GBD? Winter is coming and I will prob be making soups again. Lately I have fallen out of the cooking mood. Actually I lied. I never feel like cooking anymore. Between always being tired from fighting pain all day, tired from meds and tired from CPAP residual, and the pain in general I don't feel like doing much of anything any more. ....
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DeleteNot sure how I missed so many of your posts- sorry. This looks good. I made tortellini in marina this week. XO
ReplyDeleteNo worries. ~hugs~ I've not been online much. Blessings, my dear.
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