How Not To Cook - Paradise Pasta

So, I haven't blogged in a little while because I have been editing a full version of How Not To Cook with MamaDB. Instead of our "snippets" which are about 2 minutes in length, the full version is a whopping 10 minutes.

Here is the recipe we were attempting:

Pine Nut Paradise Pasta

Source: Sunset Magazine

Serves: 4

• 1 LB Mushrooms (finely chopped)
  
• 1 t(easpoon) Basil
  
• 1 t Oregano
  
• 1/3 c(up) Pine Nuts
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
  
• 4 c Broccoli Flowerettes (chopped)
  
• 1 small Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
  
• 4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
  
• Angel Hair Pasta
  
• 1 1/2 c regular Vegetable Broth
  
• 1 T(ablespoon) Salad Oil
  
• Parmesan

Step 1: In frying pan, stir pine nuts over medium heat until golden (~8 minutes); Pour from pan and set aside

Step 2: In pan, combine finely chopped mushrooms, onion, garlic, oil, basi and oregano

Step 3: Cover pan and cook on HIGH, stirring often, until liquid appears

Step 4: Uncover pan and stir until vegetables are lightly browned (~8 minutes)

Step 5: Add chopped broccoli, bell pepper and broth, and bring to a boil

Step 6: Cover pan and cook until broccoli is just tender when pierced (~5 minutes)

Step 7: Pour pasta into a large shallow bowl, and pour cooked vegetables and juices into bowl.

Step 8: Sprinkle with roasted pine nuts and parmesan. Salt and pepper to taste.

We doubled the recipe in some parts and only added a 1/2 more in other areas giving us an interesting yet still delicious outcome.

We also added Garlic Bread and a Salad.

Here are the ingredients of the salad:

• Sping Mix Salad
• Gorgonzola Cheese
• Balsalmic Vinegrette Spritzer
• 1/3 Apple-Pear (Asian Pears are better)
• Glazed Pecans

If you try this recipe, please let us know what you thought of it.