Cavatappi w. Herbed Ricotta and Tamales

The 608 CSK

June12, 2018

Meal 1: Cavatappi Pasta w. Marinara and Herbed Ricotta, Sautéed Spinach, and Blue Moon Salad

• Warm the pasta briefly in a microwave or even run under a little hot water in a colander.
• heat the pasta sauce in a sauté pan.  When hot, add the pasta and toss to coat.  Add the ricotta and fold together.  Serve.
• Sautee the spinach in a sauté pan with a little butter or oil.  Toss and allow to wilt and brighten.  Serve atop or beside the pasta.
• Dress the salad.

Meal 2: Sweet Corn and Green Onion Tamales, Refried Beans, Latin Rice w. Mixed vegetables

·        Heat the tamales in a steamer or in the microwave.  The microwave actually does a great job.  Alternately peel off their wrappers and pan fry them in a generous helping of butter or other fat 2-3 minutes per side allowing them to brown nicely.  Fantastic.

• Heat the beans in a sauce pan or microwave.
• Heat a little butter or oil in a sauté pan.  When hot add the rice and stir.  Season lightly and allow to heat through while the collards and asparagus brighten and the rice crisps a little.  Serve when hot.