Wednesday 17 September 2008This was an attempt at recalling an old Beard on Pasta recipe (which we don't have with us), the colors supposedly reflecting the red, green, and white of the Italian flag. In fact, it reflected what was in the fridge or on the shelves, but made a perfect end of tomato season dish. So:
Julienne the one pepper that didn't go into the amazing God Hates Shrimp.
Ditto the last leek from the bottom of the vedge crisper.
Ditto two nice zukes from the Farmers' Market.
Fry them up in that order in a smidgen of EVOO.
Add some fresh parsley and oregano.
Put on the linguini to boil.
When the leeks seem lightly browned, add two "Last of the Summer Tomatoes"* coarsely chopped (and nobody's coarse than me, buddy boy!)
A little kosher salt.
Tear up some basil, toss in.
Swirl the pasta in the sauce.
The field tomatoes were perfect for this. They gave up just enough liquid without getting too squishy, but were still a little salady (You know exactly what I mean).
*That popular British comedy.
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