Sally Morris Greenwood, SC inspired me to write this post.
Sally wrote a post Easy 15 Minutes To The Table Meal For Four. Tonight I ventured to Walmart with the fear that all the food would be gone in Southern Maryland. I wondered what I could cook if were locked in the house for a few days? Hmm.. Lots of people or just two? I love to cook, but I don't like to cook for myself or just two. I love people around me with great conversation, food, drinks and music. I will slave all day without a complaint (most of the time).
I walked through Walmart tonight and wow was it crowded. As I looked through all the shelves, I noticed that all the inexpensive basic stuff was gone--eggs, milk and sale items. I found myself thinking: Is our economy that bad? While browsing through the bread isle, out of nowhere jumps this lady, grabbing 10 loaves of bread priced at 87 cents each (the only remaining loaves). She then scampered away with out a look behind her, her shopping cart wheels smoking in the distance. I became curious and started looking at passing carts, seeing milk, cheese and butter. Seeing the same with every eager shopper. Now, I stood in line for exactly 25 minutes and couldn't help looking at passing carts of the people in line. I think to myself --why is it that I'm considering all of this in a Walmart waiting line? The economy? The desperate? The fact that I am here too? Am I strange? ! Yep, the race was on for the basics.
Sorry to make this so long....... I thought I would write a post on a recipe that is GREAT, inexpensive and handy at anytime. My name doesn't sound Italian, married and divorced: Google: Barazzone! This is us!
My comment to Sally Morris:
I am a quick cook too!
So, I will take advantage of your family recipe. You made me think of a old Italian recipe I make all the time. I have to laugh. My daughter called me her first semester (small dorm room w/ 50 + kids per floor and 1 shared kitchen) to ask me how to make it. Now she is the smart one, but lacking common sense. Never cooked at home, although my son did. She calls all the time (now in a condo) and cooks for everyone (like her Ma..)
I then realized that my daughter makes this recipe all the time because she is on a limited budget as a college student. So, please pass this on to large families trying to make ends meet, college students, the homeless shelters, a family in need and anyone you feel needs an in expensive meal that tastes AWESOME!
Old Italian dinner in 15 minutes
PASTA AGLIO E OLIO (GARLIC AND OIL) My family calls is (OLIO)
1 c. Italian olive oil sometimes called "Poor man's spaghetti" A old Italian family friend told me this!
1 lb. linguine
1/2 c. olive oil
8 cloves garlic (fresh only) peeled and sliced thin. This give a great surprise when bitten into! I sometimes will add much more garlic because I love the taste of it. Salt & Pepper
1 tsp. parsley
Parmesan cheese ,freshly grated pepper, black
1 tsp. salt
Boil linguine with salt. Cook to al dente texture. Drain water and I keep the pasta (preferred stainless steel pot) keeps the heat.
Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat and very gently saute garlic until golden brown. Be careful it will burn easily. Toss sauce and pasta! Add fresh parsley/or basil. Add Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Great addition for the heartier meal: Add chicken, pork, shrimp and or seafood.
For the healthier meal: add steamed broccoli, cauliflower (my favorite in this recipe) spinach, mushrooms, peppers or basically anything you can think of or any leftover veggies in the fridge.
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