Tasty Tuesday Recap

As you all know I love cooking, since cooking leads to food, and food leads to bliss. At least it leads to bliss in my word. As you also know, I have not spent much time in the kitchen since I lost my mind and went back to school. In order to help fill the gaping hole in my heart, where cooking used to dwell, Danny and I started a new tradition. I cook something new every Tuesday!

I know, big stinkin deal you cook ONCE a week. Most of you probably run ultra marathons once a week. But hey, it is a big deal to me, someone who doesn't have her own kitchen, and spends most nights away from home.

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Anyhow, sometimes my Tuesday concoctions turn out amazing (see below). Other times, well other times we have to get take out. Regardless of how these turn out, I have decided to document my culinary victories and defeats right here.

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Victory Numero Uno:

Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato Italian Turkey Sausage Sauce

Adapted from Simply Recipes. Original Recipe: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fettuccine_with_creamy_tomato_italian_sausage_sauce/

INGREDIENTS:

· 2 Tbsp olive oil
· 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
· 3/4 pound spicy or hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
· 1 cup whipping cream
· 1 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
· 1 Can of tomato paste
· 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
· Chopped Fresh Basil
· 1 box fettuccine
· 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

METHOD
1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for about 3 minutes. Add sausages and saute until no longer pink, breaking up the sausages a bit, about 7 minutes. Add cream; simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, and tomatoes paste. Add spices. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water (I add EVOO to stop sticking) until just tender but still firm to bite.
3. Serve sauce over pasta, season with salt and pepper and Parmesan.

I served this with a awesome Caesar salad, and my staple garlic bread on the side.

This recipe serves about 6 (or 3 if Danny’s ravenous roommate is one of the dinner guest)