creamy spinach risotto with bruschetta butter and steelhead trout
Risotto is undoubtedly delicious. But making it requires a bit of patience, as you'll basically be repeating the same steps over and over again for about 25-30 minutes. But, much like life, it's not always about the destination (in this case, a creamy bowl of delicious risotto) - the journey itself can be just as enjoyable. Grab a large pan or a shallow pot (a dutch oven is perfect), a wooden spoon, a soup ladle, and perhaps put on some vibey music, and allow yourself to get into the groove. With some experience under your belt, risotto can be a mindless,...
rigatoni with vodka sauce and Bruschetta butter
This is one of my favorite comfort foods, and this recipe is my go-to when making it at home. The sauce is creamy and sweet, and the acidity from the tomato paste really brightens up the sauce. Omitted are canned crushed or diced tomatoes - this is intentional. The tomato paste brings it all to the table, while just a little bit of salted pasta water loosens it up to the perfect consistency. Ingredients: 5 tbsp. of bruschetta butter 2 Shallots (or an onion), minced 5 cloves of garlic, minced Tomato paste (double concentrated!), 5 oz 4 tbsp...