And today's meal will be (if it works) Tagliatelle.

[Dave7]

Another 1st for me and I want to keep it simple*.
Tomato based tagliatelle......
I am using canned tomatoes and adding ham, mushrooms, onion?? and, of course, GARLIC .
The plan is.......
Lightly fry the mushrooms, onion and garlic.
Add the ham and the sauce.....maybe black pepper.
Cook the pasta and chuck the sauce on.
Add some garlic bread and some wine**
What could go wrong??
* simple as I will be watching golf and football.
** red wine. After covid ruined my taste buds I couldn't face red. Tried a glass yesterday and it was enjoyable.

 

[Oldhippy]

Add some tomato puree and some mixed Italian herbs as well.

 

[figbat]

And some salt. I know it’s the devil’s condiment but it really does make a difference when used effectively.

 

[newts]

All will be good, just don't overcook the pasta

 

[JonT005]

A dash of Balsamic vinegar will really help improve the dish!

 

[Cycleops]

All will be good, just don't overcook the pasta

The word is ’al dente’ I believe, nothing worse than mushy pasta. I also think the premium brands do actually taste better.
The Italian herbs give it that authentic taste as @Oldhippy says.

 

[Dave7]

Add some tomato puree and some mixed Italian herbs as well.

Italian herbs for sure.
Hadn't thought of the puree with a full can of tomatoes but will certainly do it.

 

[Oldhippy]

The puree thickens the juice a bit.

 

[GetFatty]

Bring the pasta to the sauce rather than the other way round

 

[Cycleops]

Bring the pasta to the sauce rather than the other way round

You mean stick the pasta in the saucepan with the sauce rather than dollop the sauce on top of the pasta?

 

[GetFatty]

You mean stick the pasta in the saucepan with the sauce rather than dollop the sauce on top of the pasta?

That’s what I said 😂

 

[cosmicbike]

Bring the pasta to the sauce rather than the other way round

+1 for that, I always thought it was Gordon Ramsey twaddle but it really does make a difference.

 

[Oldhippy]

I am having a veggie pasta sauce I made yesterday with spaghetti this evening. Garlic, onion, courgette, pepper and mushrooms with a chopped chilli for a kick.

 

[newts]

We often use this recipe, change it to low fodmap with garlic infused oil & gf pasta. Very adaptable for using up leftovers in the fridge.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/one-pot_bacon_spinach_50776
It says 30 to 60 minutes, we normally have on the table inside 20.

 

[Dave7]

Well !!!!! It took one hour to make and 10 minutes to eat .
Say it myself but it was a bit special.
MrsD, who is always honest when I cook, said it was the best she has had.
The wine is not bad either