Presto Pasta Night!

I love pasta and could definitely eat it daily. In fact I have been teased by a friend that my blog has, at times, contained too many "pastas with cream sauce". Since I have been on a healthier tangent I have been making less dishes with cream sauce and focusing more on pastas with lots of fresh veggies, or just plain old fashion portion control. That said, there is nothing that brings me more comfort that a warm bowl of pasta or risotto accompanied by a nice glass of wine.



I have participated in Presto Pasta, a great event created by Ruth from Once Upon A Feast, several times and always enjoyed an excuse to make a big bowl of comfort. When I met her in Toronto, and she said she is always looking for hosts I jumped at the chance. So I present to you, Presto Pasta Night #120, starting with my own dish. This week I made Eggplant, Zucchini, Kale and Tomatoes with Whole Wheat Penne with a little bit of goat cheese thrown in for good measure.


Next is Lisa from Lisa's Kitchen who brings together India and North America with a Macaroni and Paneer Cheese dish. I have still never used paneer before, but I love curry, and I love mac and cheese so it sounds like a winner to me.


Sophia from Burp and Slurp brings us a "sushi" pasta. I admit I was skeptical at first but it totally won me over with the beautiful photos and masago. I also love sushi and pasta, so hey why not?

Margot from Coffee and Vanilla creates us a beautiful Coconut, Pepper and Coriander sauce for pasta. I love everything coconut, seriously who doesn't, and I think this sauce is versatile enough for many uses.


Kitchenetta from Got No Milk cooks up a Pasta with Caramelized Onion Trio. This dish looks amazing, I have a big love for leeks but then it also includes arugula and dried currants which sounds really interesting. Plus, that looks like a portion size I can get on board with!


Graziana from Erbe in cucina has created a Tuna and Sweet Pepper Pasta with Herbs de Provence. Graziana has a passion for herbs, much like myself, so I should take this as a sign to check out Herbs de Provence which I have never used before. Look at her beautiful tagliatelle, if only we all lived in Italy.


Kristin from Sogkonnite Living brings us a yummy looking Jarred Lasagna. She tries to use up what is in her fridge (in the very spirit of presto pasta) and it includes a delicious combination of sun-dried tomatoes, hot pepper and artichokes.


Daphne from More than Words cooks us up a beautiful Cheesy Baked Smoked Salmon Ravioli. She feels about Smoked Salmon the way I do about goat cheese, it is good in everything! This casserole looks delicious, I am a sucker for anything baked with cheese on top.


Sweet Kitchen makes us a Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs. She demonstrates for us just what you can accomplish with a glass of wine in hand, even in a fit of stress.


Ferdzy writes all about real food over at her blog Seasonal Ontario Food. For us, she has cooked up a delicious Asparagus and Mushroom Kugel. I have only ever had a potato based kugel, never one with noodles but this looks delicious and she even uses the currently available garlic scapes!


Katie from Thyme for Cooking is braving the heatwave by making a Turkey and Green Bean Pasta Salad. Anything with fresh basil tastes like summer doesn't it? And just look at those beautiful heirloom tomatoes.


Joanne from Eats Well With Others brings us a Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pasta this week. I love sausage with broccoli rabe, I think it is such a good combination, especially with this much garlic! Joanne made it for her Mother's birthday, I am sure it went over well.


Smoked Salmon is popular this week! Nicola from Lemon and Cheese has created a Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad. Dill, Arugula and Smoked Salmon? Done.


Rachel from The Crispy Cook has made a Luscious Lobster Pasta. I love lobster and crab pastas but am generally too lazy to make the effort. Well, Rachel was smart enough to enlist her daughters. I have just heard the best argument for children yet - sous-cooks. Sweet.


Nupur creates a Pesto Pasta Salad to add to our fun. The best way to beat the heat is with a cool dish and Nupur from One Hot Stove takes inspiration from Kalyn's Kitchen to roast off some beautiful tomatoes to show that.


Garlic Scapes make another appearance over at Closet Cooking. Kevin has created a Garlic Scape Pesto and used it not only on fusilli but also to make a garlic bread. Great idea and an amazing picture!