Pasta

Adrianne: I learned to make great pasta in Italy. It’s fast and fabulous. These are just a few ideas for toppings.

Pasta Bianca—cover spaghetti noodles in olive oil with parmesan, salt and pepper. Add-ons: tomatoes, fresh spinach, parsley, chicken—Adrianne’s favorite is chicken breast grilled on the George Forman grill.

Marinara—Get quality diced tomatoes with nothing added but maybe salt. Puree 3-4 cans slightly. Saute a clove of garlic in olive oil. Add pureed tomatoes. Add one chicken or beef bullion cube. Add some salt, a little pepper, 1 t sugar, pinch of nutmeg. Be REALLY careful with the nutmeg because it can ruin your sauce. Add fresh or dried basil (**drying tip?) Simmer til thick but not too thick.