Recipes

Recco pasta sauce with curry, basil, and lemongrass

Dairy  Pasta  Savory Sauce 

• Cooking Time: 15
• Servings: 3
• Preparation Time: 5
• Fresh Basil (1.5 Tablespoons minced)
• Fresh Lemongrass (1 Tablespoon minced)
• Fresh Garlic (1 Tablespoon minced)
• Curry powder (3 Tablespoons)
• Cumin powder (1.5 Tablespoons)
• Fresh Goat Cheese (1-2 Tablespoon).
• 1 jar (25oz) of spaghetti/pasta sauce.
• Olive oil (2 Tablespoons)

While waiting for the water for pasta to boil, mince the basil, lemongrass, and garlic.

Pour the spaghetti/pasta sauce in a saucepan, on medium heat. Add the minced basil, lemongrass, garlic, curry, and cumin. Also add olive oil. Stir and cover for a few minutes.

After a few minutes, add 1-2 Tablespoon of fresh goat cheese to the pasta sauce and mix well.

Add 1-2 Tablespoon of butter.(optional)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Cost: $5-7 on average

Serves 2-3.

This recipe was inspired by the "Recco" pasta I had at Primi Urban Cafe in Saint Petersburg, FL. From the menu, it lists curry, basil, and garlic as some key ingredients. Since I love curry and basil flavors, I decided to experiment in making a similar dish.