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fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
Thu Jul 25, 2013, 12:20 PM Jul 2013

found this recipe on facebook and it looks pretty tasty

i'll be making this this weekend.

Pasta, Tomatoes, Veggie Broth, Olive Oil, and Seasonings

Throw it all in the pot, INCLUDING the uncooked Pasta, and cook! - Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. The starch leaches out of the pasta and makes a rich, warm sauce for the noodles. The other ingredients cook right along with the pasta
Ingredients

12 ounces pasta (I used Linguine)
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid ( I used zesty red pepper flavor)
1 large sweet onion, cut in julienne strips
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 large sprigs basil, chopped
4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (regular broth and NOT low sodium)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions

Place pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, in a large stock pot. Pour in vegetable broth. Sprinkle on top the pepper flakes and oregano. Drizzle top with oil.

Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and keep covered and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or so. Cook until almost all liquid has evaporated – I left about an inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot – but you can reduce as desired .

Season to taste with salt and pepper , stirring pasta several times to distribute the liquid in the bottom of the pot. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

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found this recipe on facebook and it looks pretty tasty (Original Post) fizzgig Jul 2013 OP
Oooh, that sounds tasty! woodsprite Jul 2013 #1
the zucchini and green beans would be a nice touch fizzgig Jul 2013 #5
That sounds tasty! LeftofObama Jul 2013 #2
pasta is wonderful fizzgig Jul 2013 #6
Why "NOT low sodium"? Some of us have diets that literally require trading sodium for survival. MiddleFingerMom Jul 2013 #3
absolutely no idea on why they say not low sodium fizzgig Jul 2013 #7
Low sodium would make no difference at all. Zoeisright Jul 2013 #15
Looks good, fizz! elleng Jul 2013 #4
that cottage looks absolutely amazing fizzgig Jul 2013 #8
Wouldn't we all???!!!! elleng Jul 2013 #9
i am so looking forward to the pics fizzgig Jul 2013 #11
Thanks, fizz! elleng Jul 2013 #12
I saw that too KC Jul 2013 #10
I just posted this one, and it's EXCELLENT. Here it is with pics: LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #13
i missed that fizzgig Jul 2013 #14
OMG! I made it to the recipe, and it's great, I've experimented with it, and it's great. LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #16
I think they stopped making Swanson's vegetable broth ! The only Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2013 #17

woodsprite

(11,916 posts)
1. Oooh, that sounds tasty!
Thu Jul 25, 2013, 12:39 PM
Jul 2013

Especially with the cooler temps!

I'd be tempted to add some zucchini and green beans to the mix as well, or maybe some cabbage (although I don't know how that would taste with the basil).

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
5. the zucchini and green beans would be a nice touch
Thu Jul 25, 2013, 10:33 PM
Jul 2013

but i'm with you on the cabbage maybe not working

MiddleFingerMom

(25,163 posts)
3. Why "NOT low sodium"? Some of us have diets that literally require trading sodium for survival.
Thu Jul 25, 2013, 03:45 PM
Jul 2013

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Is the sodium required for the cooking process?
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(Not being snarky -- I'm wondering if there's something I've not known about.)
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(edit to add) BTW, I'm also asking because this sounds really, really tasty!!!
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fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
7. absolutely no idea on why they say not low sodium
Thu Jul 25, 2013, 10:36 PM
Jul 2013

maybe because there isn't any extra salt added to the recipe, but i'm sure you could use the low sodium just fine.

elleng

(130,980 posts)
4. Looks good, fizz!
Thu Jul 25, 2013, 07:54 PM
Jul 2013

May try it in my 'new' kitchen! (OLD cottage, just signed lease, and looking FORWARD to view of the river from kitchen window, so may actually COOK again; haven't done so for quite a few years.) Landlord has small kitchen garden, so may borrow herbs!

http://smd.craigslist.org/apa/3907272842.html

Forgot, fizz, you already know about cottage! Just came back from a visit over there, so THAT's where my head is!

elleng

(130,980 posts)
9. Wouldn't we all???!!!!
Thu Jul 25, 2013, 10:49 PM
Jul 2013

Hope to provide GOOD pics of the place, after moving in (August/September) and getting camera that enables easy sharing!!!

elleng

(130,980 posts)
12. Thanks, fizz!
Fri Jul 26, 2013, 01:00 AM
Jul 2013

Visited today to check out some things, as had been there once couple weeks ago before submitting application and being accepted.

Tenants still there, packing up, and wanted to check details with them. They're leaving a bunch of stuff for me (GOOD, cause I'm not exactly prepared to furnish an entire house in 1 month,) and was great to walk around the grounds slowly. The house is old, lots of neat, old attributes and defects, and will be fun working through it all and enjoying ALL the rooms with views! Wait til I get a useful camera!

 

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
16. OMG! I made it to the recipe, and it's great, I've experimented with it, and it's great.
Sat Jul 27, 2013, 08:55 AM
Jul 2013

One pot meals are AWESOME

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
17. I think they stopped making Swanson's vegetable broth ! The only
Sat Jul 27, 2013, 03:23 PM
Jul 2013

one I have tried that actually tasted GREAT. Disappeared from stores.

Should try to make my own, I know.

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