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Summer Pastas

Tuesday, 20 Jan 09

Sometimes, the best things in life are the simplest. Whether it’s a bowl of chicken soup to warm the heart and stave off a sore throat, or a delectably light pasta packed with flavour, these two dishes are good for you, mind, soul and body.

Chicken Pasta Soup

I was feeling a little down after a pool training session, and had been nursing a sore throat all morning, and wanted to avoid the spiciness of the tacos my sister was suggesting for lunch. It was quick and easy to prepare, with the dicing of vegetables being the hardest part, really, especially with my lack of knife skills.

Tuna Fettuccine with garlic, basil and tomatoes

This was very much a spur of the moment, what do I have in the cupboard and fridge, dish, but I suppose I must have gleaned some inspiration from Donna Hay’s No Time To Cook or Jamie Oliver’s  Ministry of Food somewhere along the way, which I’ve recently bought for Tim. Garlic, basil and tomato boost the flavours of  this summer-y dish (don’t I sound like an Iron Chef commentator?)

This is my first submission for Presto Pasta Nights, hosted by the amazing Haalo, over at Cook Anything At Least Once.

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