Here is a photo of the noodles below. I've never met a pasta I didn't like but these noodles were problematic. Recipe from Food Network HERE
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With the leftover uncooked Pappardelle nests I made a thinner version of stew. Using two small cooked chicken thighs, I shredded those and made a milky broth from a fricassee we'd had two nights ago. Added to the chicken and broth were sliced carrots, peas and mushrooms.
I broke up the noodles by smashing them on the counter (inside a baggie) and added to the thick broth. It was a very tasty lunch.
I've never tried those noodles, I break spaghetti noodles into small pieces before cooking them and would do the same with these noodles. The food looks really good!
ReplyDeleteVicki, they have them at Publix but I'm so short I had to get someone to get it for me - top shelf! Thank you, it was tasty.
DeleteI'm just under 5'0" so I'd have to have someone get them for me too. When my husband was alive I would stand on his wheelchair wheel and reach things.
DeleteWe do have to compensate if we need to reach things! I usually ask someone to reach as I'm not graceful and the possibilty of falling is probably good.
DeleteI've been working through a bag of that nest-pasta too. I think they are meant for very chunky sauces. I kind of like them.
ReplyDeletebest, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Mae, I've used nested fettucine but this was my first try of these noodles.
DeleteI would have thought the same thing about the nest pasta. I have a very low tolerance for food that is difficult to eat. I'm not sure what that says about my patience level. I've been on a butternut squash ravioli kick lately. I think I could eat that with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for pretty much every meal right now.
ReplyDeleteKatherine, it surely needed cutting ! I've never had butternut squash ravioli, I'll look at Publix. Is that where you found it?
DeleteHey, when one recipe doesn't quite work...create another! I never met a pasta I didn't like either, but some varieties are more lovable than others. :)
ReplyDeleteDebra, oh I am a firm believer in repurposing some dish into another. Saves money and it's creative too!
DeleteIt is really hard to find different gluten-free pastas other than spaghetti, lasagna nd penne. I am a huge fan of pappardelle, but the nests I see here are this fat.
ReplyDeleteJackie, if you have a Whole Foods near you I have seen gluten free pasta there. It's not as well stocked at local grocery chains though.
DeleteI'm with you - never met a pasta I didn't like! We tried that pappardelle sometime during the pandemic with Ina Garten's weeknight bolognese recipe. It was really good, but difficult to eat.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, I ended up breaking up the rest of the nests to use in another meal. They were tasty but problematic. I've always loved pasta, probably my upbringing :-)
DeleteOh that stews looks like a delicious lunch!
ReplyDeleteGreg, it was! I love using up leftovers for lunch.
DeleteI love your food philosophy!
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Jackie, that looks good - I am adding to my growing list!
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