Phew. It’s been a busy week! On the work-front, there have been lots of holiday parties, which is good for business. On the blog-front, I have made a few changes to my email subscription service. For those of you who receive getyouryummyback by email, hopefully you like the new format. It’s more user-friendly, at least on my end. Of course, I hope you like it too - please let me know!
On the weather-front, we got 16 inches of snow over the weekend. It’s officially winter!
I used the snowy afternoon as an opportunity to stir up a pot of Sicilian-Style Pasta and Lentils. In this hearty dish, a sofrito is added to the boiling lentils to create a rich broth for cooking the pasta. A so-fri-what? A sofrito. In Spain, and around the Mediterranean, tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and olive oil are sautéed (usually for hours) resulting in a rich tomato base (sofrito) for sauces, stews, and other classic dishes such as paella.
In this recipe, pancetta, parsley, and crushed red pepper round out the list of ingredients to keep it simple and satisfying. It makes enough for a small army, so either freeze some for later or share with friends. I did both. You can’t go wrong either way.
Kristen,
I apologize for the late response. My parents arrived from India 2 weeks ago and life has been hectic, to say the least.
I love your blog! The recipes look mouthwatering and I am planning to try out the Sicilian style pasta and lentils soon.
I hope running has been treating you well. I enjoyed our run together.
Hugs.
Rajeev