Do you think it’s possible to be happy for no reason? In my latest Netflix crush, called “Life,” they allude to a woman from Vancouver as being typically Canadian—that is, happy for no reason. That’s me. I’m normal. Lot’s of things can make me sad, but my default setting is “happy.”
This beauty of a recipe has many ingredients that make me happy. Did you ever eat something that made you wish for a bigger fork and a bigger mouth? See what happens to you and yours when Roasted Tomato and Mini Bella Farfalline appears on your table. Mangia, mangia!
Roasted Tomato and Mini Bella Farfalline
- 9 ripe plum tomatoes, skinned, quartered, seeded and roasted in a little olive oil with 3 bay leaves, 5 pressed garlic cloves, thyme and sea salt
- 1 1/2 lb mini Portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 c white wine
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 dozen basil leaves, chopped
- 1 c pitted and sun-dried black olives
- Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 lb (500g) Farfalline, cooked for about 5 minutes, according to package directions
Heat the olive oil over medium-high in a large skillet. Sauté the onion on medium heat for 5 minutes or until it softens. Add the mushrooms and cook covered, for about 5 minutes, stirring and seasoning with salt and pepper. Add wine and cook uncovered about 5 more minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Toss pasta with mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, basil and Parmigiano. Serve with green salad and a chilled glass of Chardonnay. Are you happy yet? Serves 6-8.
Roasted Tomato and Mini Bella Farfalline Print Ready Recipe
Final notes:
- When my daughter was 2 she was crying, and my uncle said “Adrianne, what would make you happy?” She sobbed as she replied: “Peanut butter makes me happy.”
- The roasted tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms can also be served with eggs and toast for yet another delicious meal.
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Sounds AMAZING!!!!! will make it after Italy… trying to keep away from pasta for the next week! Did you get a lot of people responding for the pot luck? ANything you see that is missing that I could fill in? Maybe i will get inspired while I am away! have a great vacation xo Ricky
So glad you like this little pasta. The cyclists are all coming to the PL. whatever you bring will be perfect! Looking forward to hearing all about your trip to Italy. Montenegro is wonderful! The Bay of Kotor is a great spot to visit.
Mouthwatering…can’t wait to try this recipe…Thank you!
Welcome! So glad you liked!
recipe looks interesting – love your intro:)
Recipe is interesting. You know that intro is true!!
Absolutely mouthwatering!
There is convincing research that shows that people are born with a set level of happiness. It seems about 50% of your feeling of happiness is set at birth, about 10% is related to circumstances you are born into (for example if you are born in a war-torn country, if you have a loving family, etc.) and the other 40% is under your control, i.e. what you do with your life.
Eating this kind of pasta is one thing that raises my level of happiness.
Thanks.
Thanks for the happiness stats! Glad pasta makes you happy too.
Mangia is right! Great summer pasta dish.
There are so many good ones flying through cyberspace these days!
Looks awesome I like your default setting Hope u r having fun fun fun Aloha
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Having fun fun fun. You helped me to have this default setting. Now if I could only help you! Did you like the olives in this post?
this one was really tasty. tnx!
Thanks for trying and telling! Love to get feedback!!