kasha & bowties

brown the onions for

at least 20 minutes in

some oil & salt

source, 4 servings

3 c bowties, cooked; 1 c toasted kasha+2.5 c boiling water+s&p; 4 sliced onions, oil, 4 oz sliced mushrooms, italian parsley

cover kasha until tender; brown onions in oil+more salt; add kasha & mushrooms, cook 5 minutes; add pasta, parsley

autumn caprese orzo bowl

even though it froze

the bushes are still making

red ripe raspberries

1 serving, 600 calories

1 1/4 c cooked orzo, 1/2 c sundried tomatoes not oil packed, 1/4 c lemon juice; toppings: basil, balsamic glaze, red pepper flakes, black garlic nuts for cheese dairy free cheese

combine, add toppings

rigatoni & artichoke hearts

artichoke hearts fried

until crispy & deglazed

with white cooking wine

source, 4 servings

1 lb rigatoni, cooked; 2 cans drained artichoke hearts, olive oil, vegan butter, s&p, red pepper flakes, 4 smashed cloves garlic, 1/2 c white wine; toppings: vegan parm, italian parsley, more red pepper flakes

brown hearts, fats, spices, garlic; add wine; serve with pasta & toppings

orzo with tomatoes, corn & leeks

5 am is still

dark & the smell of drying

apples fills the house

source, 3 servings

olive oil, red pepper flakes, s&p, 3 sliced leeks, 1 sliced shallot, 1 smashed clove garlic, tiny can tomato paste, 2 sliced tomatoes, 2 T balsamic vinegar, 1/4 c herbs, 2/3 c orzo, 1 1/4 c water, kernels from 2 ears corn, 1/4 c white wine

brown 1st 6, add all but wine, cook until done, add wine, cook 2 minutes, top with more herbs+red pepper flakes

israeli couscous risotto

toast the israeli

couscous with oil, spices

then deglaze with wine

source, 4 servings

olive oil+sliced shallot+s&p+9 oz israeli couscous; 1/2 c wine, 3 c water, 8 oz sundried tomatoes in oil undrained, 1/2 c pesto; toppings: more pesto+tomatoes, vegan mozzarella, basil

toast couscous mixture, add wine, add water, simmer until done; add pesto+tomatoes, add toppings

ricotta gnocchi & tomato sauce

pan sear gnocchi in

a nonstick pan with plenty

of olive oil

previous version, 4 servings

gnocchi: 1 lb ricotta, 2 eggs, 2 c flour, s&p, 1 c grated cheese; sauce: olive oil, 2 T minced garlic, s&p, red pepper flakes, 2 veggie bouillon cubes, 3 c mirepoix, 1 c white wine, 2 cans diced tomatoes undrained, 1/4 c lemon juice; toppings: parm, more red pepper flakes, basil

gnocchi: knead 3 minutes on floured surface with floured hands, adding flour as needed, form balls; pan sear on both sides in more olive oil & salt; sauce: brown 1st 6, add rest, cook down; top pasta with sauce, add toppings