Bucatini!!!!

I haven't written in the blog in a while.  I've been cooking, I've just been feeling lazy about writing all these things down.  And I've been more than tired lately.  But here's my latest one and hopefully it will be tried and it will taste good.  I've been running out of things to say of course which is probably why I haven't written.  I've felt really depressed lately and my food is one of those things.  I don't think my food is up to par anymore but it is a work in progress.  I really love this pasta so here you go. 

Bucatini with tomato and basil

Serves: 4

1 package of bucatini noodles

1 large clove of garlic, minced

2 T chopped scallions

2 c. cherry tomatoes, cut in half

2 c. frozen spinach defrosted

2 T olive oil

1 tsp. salt and pepper

1 T chopped basil

½ c. pasta water

Directions

1. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and olive oil to pot.  Drop bucatini pasta in and let cook until noodles have plumped up and is al dente.  It should take about 5-10 minutes. 

2. While your waiting for pasta to cook, heat a large sauté pan with olive oil.  Use medium heat on the stove.  When oil is hot, add scallions and garlic.  Stir until translucent.  Add cherry tomatoes and sauté until they burst and start imparting their juice.  Tomatoes should be soft and start squishing with a spoon.  Season with salt and pepper.  Put in spinach and stir.

3.  Add pasta to pan and stir until  noodles are coated in sauce.  Add some pasta water to make it moist and stir until ingredients are cooked together.  Turn off and place in large bowl.  Add mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.  Toss together and serve while hot. 

v I used this as a side for my grilled bone in pork chops.  It’s pretty good when you mix it together.  But it’s also good as main dish.  Just add grilled chicken or little neck clams to make it a main dish.