creamy butternut squash papperdelle

creamy butternut squash pappardelle

Thanksgiving has come and gone and I am always looking for interesting ways to enhance leftover food.  Most years, I usually have turkey leftovers but this year it was my squash casserole.  Recently, I was at an Italian market and purchased a package of pappardelle rigate.  This pasta was begging to be used! 🙂  The…

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pappardelle with potato & brown butter sauce

pappardelle with brown butter sauce

I recently purchased Pasta Grannies; it’s been a long time since I bought a cookbook.  I know, gasp!  But to be honest, I have a lovely curated collection of cookbooks.  Each has a special meaning for me.  So when I saw this book, it spoke to me and to the Italian grandmothers (nonne) who divulged…

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poppy seed pappardelle with sage & prosciutto

poppy seed pappardelle with sage & prosciutto

If you have eaten herbed laced pappardelle, then you’re gonna love it with poppy seeds.  Making pasta is easier than you think and therapeutic, too!  Kneading the dough helps to unwind from the day and acts as a vehicle to vent any frustration.  From the time it takes to mix, knead and let the dough…

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