Recco pasta sauce with curry, basil, and lemongrass
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INGREDIENTS
  • 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)
DIRECTIONS
  1. While waiting for the water for pasta to boil, mince the basil, lemongrass, and garlic.
  2. 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.
  3. After a few minutes, add 1-2 Tablespoon of fresh goat cheese to the pasta sauce and mix well.
  4. Add 1-2 Tablespoon of butter.(optional)
  5. Prep time: 5 minutes
  6. Cook time: 15 minutes
  7. Cost: $5-7 on average
  8. Serves 2-3.
RECIPE BACKSTORY
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.