January 21, 2016
Island Moon
Island Moon on a Spoon
Pasta Inspiration Please!!!
By Chef Vita Jarrin Are you bored with pasta recipes? Are you tired of the basic red or white sauce, tossed with veggies, meat or fish? Well here is a new recipe for you to try. Pasta Con Patate. In translation…It’s a creamy potato pasta sauce, cooked until the potatoes fall apart and create a creamy sauce. Besides, this dish tasting velvety smooth, this recipe gives you another reason to use the extra potatoes in the pantry.
Creamy Potato Pasta brings back childhood memories. When I was growing up my mom was frugal, as well as creative, utilizing pantry items to make a family meal that was quick, easy and delicious. This was also a dish that allowed for working parents to come home, cook a quick family meal and then have time left over to socialize together or with others, without feeling drained or over stuffed from food.
Once you taste this pasta dish, you will be pleasantly surprised. You will ask yourself…
Potato Sauce Ingredients 2 shallots minced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 anchovies (preferably ones with caper) 4 large celery stalks trimmed & diced 4 large russet potatoes peeled, rinsed & diced 1 tsp. kosher salt
I thought that I saw ‘The Fonz’ sauntering around the Sonic parking lot on Tuesday afternoon looking at the classic cars on display, but perhaps it was just one of many suave looking and aging Islanders. The cars were to die for! Proudly lined up and showing their smooth lines, bold colors, and powerful engines, eight amazing automobiles drew envious stares and coveting thoughts from Islanders and Sonic customers. The cars were impeccably clean, boasting mirror-like finishes to complement their colors and shapes.
“Why didn’t I ever make sauce out of potatoes before?” Once the potatoes cook down and you add the cream, butter and cheese, you hardly know that you made this sauce out of potatoes.
In another sauce pot, on medium heat, heat oil, add shallots, garlic and anchovies and stir.
Pinch of chili flakes (or more if you like it spicy)
Add chicken stock, bring to a quick boil and then let simmer
2 Tbsp. butter
Add salt, pepper, chili flakes (chili flakes optional)
¼ c. heavy cream 1 Tbsp. fresh flat leaf parsley minced 8 oz. Mafaldine pasta Fresh celery leaves for garnish
To finish, add butter and Parmesan cheese, stirring to maintain creamy consistency.
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling over pasta before serving
Toss ¾ of the sauce with pasta and top the pasta with the remaining sauce.
Extra grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over pasta
Garnish plate with grated Parmesan cheese, celery leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.
1 tsp olive oil for pasta water for pasta not to stick 2 Tbsp. iodized salt for pasta water 2- 4 qt sauce pots Wooden spoon, tongs, spoons for tasting
A powerful 1950s-era Chevy
Add heavy cream, let cook for 2 minutes
½ lemon zested
Supplies Needed
If you have not yet had the opportunity to see these classis Island cars, take your family and friends to the Island Sonic on Saturday, January 30th between 3 and 4PM when more classics will be featured. You will also be able to see these beautiful automobiles during the Barefoot Mardi Gras. You will not be disappointed.
Once the potatoes break down and absorb the stock, the potatoes will become creamy
Remove from heat, add the lemon zest and parsley, and stir to mix.
4 qt. water for cooking pasta
A classic owned by Norm Baker. To contact the Classic Car Club call Adra Campbell at 361-537-0766 Photos by Brent Rourk
***NOTE*** Reserve some pasta water, if pasta sauce is too thick or you wish to reheat, the water will loosen the thickened sauce
Once anchovies break down, add celery, potatoes and keep stirring on medium heat
2 c. chicken stock
Each car, at least 25 years old, reflected interesting and historical automobile design, function, and style, instantly catapulting the viewer back into time when for years Detroit built classic cars. Several decades were proudly and colorfully represented, providing a scene out of Happy Days.
Bring a pot of water with salt & olive oil to a boil for pasta while you prepare sauce. Cook pasta to al dente
¼ tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
¼ imported Parmesan cheese for tossing
Happy Days at Sonic By Brent Rourk
“Pasta Con Patate” Creamy Potato Sauce & Prepare celery, potatoes, shallots and Pasta garlic for sauce as indicated above. 3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Tip of the week: Make the sauce 1 to 2 days in advance for a quick week night meal, and if you need to add a liquid to loosen the sauce, add a little chicken and cream to mixture when heating. This meal is filling, so it’s perfect when all you want is a one bowl meal! Have fun! Try new things! & Happy Eats and Enjoy!
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