Saturday, July 28, 2012

Italians Aren't the Only Ones That Can Cook!

Pasta Alla Formiana & Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus

In my own words, loaded tomato pasta (if you don't like lots of sauce, definitely not the dish for you). Very easy and delicious. I actually whipped it together in 20 minutes before I started my daily routine. If you're cooking for more than 4 or just hearty eaters, I would double the recipe and place it in a larger baking dish. To finish the dish, I topped it with parmigiana reggiano and fresh cracked black pepper. A homemade bread or specialty baguette from your local bakery would be a great addition to mop up the sauciness (if you live in Syracuse, stop by the Columbus bakery for a fresh loaf of Italian bread).

Pasta alla Formiana Recipe


Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus

Preheat oven to 450. Cut down stalk ends of asparagus and peel bottom half of asparagus (like you'd peel a carrot). Place on a cookie sheet drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 min, remove from oven and cool. Wrap several stalks together with a thin slice of Proscuitto. Possibly one of the best ways to eat your vegetables, wrapped in an Italian bacon!

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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!