Presto Pasta Night #156 - Awesome

Lucky us, it's that time again - another Presto Pasta Night Roundup awaits. This time Savoury Specialist over at Our Taste for Life put PPN #156 together and did a stupendous job...as did all you wonderful pasta makers and sharers.

Next week I'll be hosting again. So write up your tasty noodle dishes, mention Presto Pasta Night and send the link to me at ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com. If you don't have a blog, no worries, just email me your recipe and I'll write it up for you.

Presto Pasta Night Roundup #155 is Up and Ready

Aquadaze over at Served With Love did a very cool job of hosting this week's Presto Pasta Night Roundup. So many great options, which means some very big decisions...which one to do first?

And once you're through drooling and licking your lips, don't forget to start thinking about what you'll send in to next week's charming host. Savoury Specialist over at Our Taste of Life is already waiting for your dishes. Just send your entries to sjm_bernardo (at) yahoo (dot) com with a cc to me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com

Gourmet Magazine - at least on line - has lots of Pasta

While Gourmet Magazine is no more,

Gourmet.com is alive and well and has tons of great pasta dishes from all the old magazines.

How about some Pasta alla Sofia - Loren, that is. A glorious Pesto-like Sauce with Anchovies.

This homemade Ravioli with Goat Cheese & Arugula has the most gorgeous photo that has me drooling and it's only breakfast time.

Now I know exactly what to do with the broccoli rabe in my fridge...Gemelli with Broccoli Rabe and Anchovies.

Or what about this Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato & Olive Sauce?

And that is just half of ONE slide show link.

Which one are you going to zoom in on when you do your pasta search?

Don't forget to share it with Presto Pasta Nights, which is being hosted this week by Aqua from Served with Love . Send your entries to aquadaze (at) rediffmail (dot) com and cc me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com by March 18

Presto Pasta Night Roundup #154

What a great roundup this week! So many fantastic dishes and Kirsten of From Kirsten's Kitchen to Yours, did an awesome job of hosting Presto Pasta Night #154.

And next week, Aqua from Served with Love will do the honors. Send your entries to aquadaze (at) rediffmail (dot) com and cc me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com by March 18

Two for One - Delicious Under & Across the Pond Pasta Perfection

I love Delicious Magazines...and I love getting both copies at the same time.

Delicious - Australia sees my seasons upside down and usually give me hope of what's to come.

Delicious Magazine, UK helps me with the current season and, given that I'm in the same hemisphere anyway, in finding tasty recipes with ingredients I can find locally. Not to mention that the recipes are more in line with how I'm feeling at the moment. Winter = comfort food; Spring = wonderful green to forget all those grey, cold and dreary days; Summer = too hot to cook; Autumn = craving soups and stews.

Without further ado...Delicious Australia + Pasta = wonderful. I'm particularly drawn to this Asparagus, Marinated Tomato and Pasta Salad.

Delicious UK + Pasta = droolingly...well ....delicious! I'm wanting the Spicy Crab, Chili & Lemon Pasta, but the choices are all wonderful.

Don't forget to check out this week's Presto Pasta Night Roundup. Kirsten, From Kirsten's Kitchen to Yours, is hosting for the first time.

And next week, Aqua from Served with Love will do the honors. Send your entries to aquadaze (at) rediffmail (dot) com and cc me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com by March 18

The Biggest Presto Pasta Night Bash Yet

Wow! What a fantastic turnout for Presto Pasta Night's Third Birthday Party.

Thanks everyone for your kind words and great dishes. Now what are you waiting for....check them out for yourself.

Next week Kirsten, From Kirsten's Kitchen to Yours, is hosting for the first time – so glad to have you host the first PPN for year #4. Just send an email to kirstenmlindquist AT gmail DOT com and a cc to me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.

I'm still looking for someone to host April 23 &30th and beyond, so if you're interested, drop me a line. It's lots of fun and a great way to meet wonderful bloggers.

Mark Bitten's Yakisoba Joins the Presto Pasta Night Party

Seriously, if you know me, you know I love Mark Bittman and his weekly column in the NY Times. And this week there's a video and a recipe for Yakisoba. How could I not mention it for Presto Pasta Night's big third birthday bash!

You still have time to join in the fun. Just post a pasta on your blog and if you don't have a blog - just email me the recipe and I'll include it for you. Then mention Presto Pasta Nights, with a link and email your link to ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.

See you all at the roundup tomorrow. I'm heading over to the M Mart Cloverleaf Farm market, a new Korean and Japanese grocery store just a hop skip and a jump from my house, for authentic ingredients.

Food & Drink + Pasta = Delicious

One great reason to live in Ontario - and one of the things I miss the most, is visiting your local LCBO (all wines and spirits in Ontario are sold through them with outlets around the province) and picking up a free copy of Food & Drink Magazine which showcases wines and spirits, but for me...it's mostly about the food. Glorious photos accompany the most delicious dishes ever and I thought I'd share some of my favorite pasta dishes from their website....because some of us, live away and can't get a print version.

Given that Spring is just around the corner (it's still cold, damp and dreary here in Nova Scotia) how about a tasty Fresh Herb Chili & Lemon Spaghetti?

Looking for something with a little more body?
I love the Red Pepper Pesto - which you see here on bread, but tastes fantastic as a pasta sauce.

Linguine with Clams, anyone?

With Spring upon us, it's almost time to find ramps - which are wild leeks and this recipe for Pasta with Wild Leek Pesto sounds awesome!

Oh...the website says there are 25 pasta dishes...feel free to help yourself.

And don't forget the big Presto Pasta Night Party this Friday...we turn THREE! Just post a recipe, mention Presto Pasta Nights and send it to me - ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.

Presto Pasta Night Turns Three - Join the Party

It is truly hard to believe that I started Presto Pasta Nights three years ago. I never expected it to last. I hoped I wouldn't look like an idiot and be the only one sending in a pasta dish.

A HUMONGOUS and heart-felt thanks to all of you who've played along with me over the years and sent in tons of absolutely fantastic pasta dishes. And a HUGE thanks to all the wonderful guest hosts who've helped out along the way.

So bring your party best...or your most comforting (pyjamas & slippers, in front of the TV)... something new and exciting...or... your all time favorite noodle dish and be part of the fun. Just send me your entries by Thursday night so we can all enjoy some pasta on Friday. Just mention Presto Pasta nights and link to it with in your email to ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.