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LUCKY LINQUINI – may the sauce be with you

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“Everything that I am, I owe to pasta.”

Sophia Loren

Hi there,

Recently, I was at a dinner party and heard one of the most heartwarming stories told by a friend about his father. The story goes that Mr. Kemps was a superstitious fellow. He looked forward every week to his Thursday bowling league. His pre-game ritual was to have his lucky meal which consisted of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and peas. One Thursday, however, Mr. Kemps came home from work and was welcomed by the aroma of something wonderful cooking, but it wasn’t his usual lucky meal. Instead, he was presented with a delicious bowl of spaghetti. Mr. Kemps was reluctant to try it, thinking it would mean inevitable disaster at the bowling alley that evening. To his father’s great pleasure, he had the best night of his bowling career, and spaghetti night became a regular event in the Kemps household!

It occurred to me that I have never shared my recipe for red sauce. Well, here it is. I can’t guarantee an evening filled with strikes, but I can guarantee an easy and delicious meal.

LUCKY LINQUINI - may the sauce be with you
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LUCKY LINQUINI – may the sauce be with you

Recipe by Bernadette Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy Peasy
Servings

6

servings
Cooking time

1

hour 

This is an easy weekday meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs 2 EVOO

  • 1 small 1 onion chopped into small pieces

  • 2 tablespoons 2 garlic paste

  • 1 small 1 parmesan heal

  • 1 teaspoon each 1 dried oregano, dried mixed Italian seasonings,chili crack

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 chopped parsley

  • 2 28 ounces 2 cans of San Marzano diced tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon 1 a heaping tablespoon of pesto

  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  • Add the EVOO to a dutch oven or similar pot
  • Add all the ingredients except for the tomatoes and pesto to the pot
  • Saute until lightly brown
  • Add the tomatoes and pesto to the pot. Stir to combine and simmer for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Sometimes I add 1/2 lb of ground meat and 1/2 ground Italian chicken sausage to the recipe. This can be done after the herbs have wilted and before the tomatoes are added.
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43 responses to “LUCKY LINQUINI – may the sauce be with you”

  1. Darlene – British Columbia, Canada – Writer of children's stories, short stories and travel articles. https://twitter.com/#!/supermegawoman http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=201634059868404&id=631897250&ref=notif&notif_t=like#!/pages/Darlene-Foster-Writer/362236842733
    Darlene says:

    Yum, it looks good. I wouldn’t have thought about adding the pesto. Thanks!

    Reply
      • Darlene – British Columbia, Canada – Writer of children's stories, short stories and travel articles. https://twitter.com/#!/supermegawoman http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=201634059868404&id=631897250&ref=notif&notif_t=like#!/pages/Darlene-Foster-Writer/362236842733
        Darlene says:

        Thank you so much!!

  2. Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen – I'm a writer, cook, gardener, photographer, poet, quilter, and accomplished daydreamer. I'm also a wife, mother, grandmother, sister. cousin, aunt, and friend, no particular order on any given day. I've been a writer all my life, newspaper reporter and columnist, radio news writer, and magazine contributor, and poet and short-story writer as the spirit moves. Now, I turn my attention to my cookbook, the blog, and a cooking column "Memorable Meals," which runs in our county newspaper. Besides my family, I love dogs, cats, good coffee, and my never-dwindling pile of books I intend to read. Our family ran a small Vermont Inn for 18 years, with our focus on local, organic ingredients. After many years of daily serving up of our local delicacies, cooking classes, and catering, we are now only open for special events, and the odd cooking class as the spirit moves me. We also host musicians and artists, having helped produce a musical festival and other musical events for nearly 20 years. Many incredible artists have found a place at our table. Wonderful experiences, we will treasure always. My family and friends are my practice subjects. With a family that includes nut, peanut, tree fruit, and vegetable allergies, gluten intolerance, dairy intolerance, vegetarians, vegans, heart conscious, and a couple of picky eaters, there has to be a few quick tricks in the book to keep everyone fed and happy! Personally, I do not eat red meat or most dairy (usually) for health reasons, making the occasional exception at Thanksgiving and Christmas or our anniversary if the duck is locally raised. I do eat fish and seafood, so I try to come up with alternatives and substitutions when available. I serve local organic eggs and cheeses to my family who can tolerate dairy (My husband recently had a heart attack, and I need to watch my own cholesterol so I am careful, but have been known to let a little piece of really good cheese accidentally fall on my plate!). I believe strongly that eating in a way that is good for our planet is also good for our bodies! I cook by the seasons and draw on inspiration from the strong and talented women in my family who came before me, as well as the youth in the family who look at the world with fresh eyes. Food links us all, whether sharing a meal, cooking it together, or writing about it for others to enjoy. I love taking an old recipe and giving it a modern spin, especially if I can make it a littler healthier and use foods that are kinder to the Earth and to our bodies. I believe strongly in sustainable, delicious eating of whole foods, and the wonderful flavors we have at our fingertips! And finally, I love conversing with all the talented cooks and chefs out there who dot the globe! It's a wonderful, world full of culinary pen pals, and I cherish them all! XXXOOO Dorothy
    Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen says:

    Looks so tasty! I love that you add pesto to the sauce, perhaps that is where all the luck comes from?

    Reply

    • I don’t know if my sauce brings good luck but the pesto bring loads of umami flavor. Thanks Dorothy. On another subject all together, are you going to be doing a review on Oh She Glows?

      Reply
      • Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen – I'm a writer, cook, gardener, photographer, poet, quilter, and accomplished daydreamer. I'm also a wife, mother, grandmother, sister. cousin, aunt, and friend, no particular order on any given day. I've been a writer all my life, newspaper reporter and columnist, radio news writer, and magazine contributor, and poet and short-story writer as the spirit moves. Now, I turn my attention to my cookbook, the blog, and a cooking column "Memorable Meals," which runs in our county newspaper. Besides my family, I love dogs, cats, good coffee, and my never-dwindling pile of books I intend to read. Our family ran a small Vermont Inn for 18 years, with our focus on local, organic ingredients. After many years of daily serving up of our local delicacies, cooking classes, and catering, we are now only open for special events, and the odd cooking class as the spirit moves me. We also host musicians and artists, having helped produce a musical festival and other musical events for nearly 20 years. Many incredible artists have found a place at our table. Wonderful experiences, we will treasure always. My family and friends are my practice subjects. With a family that includes nut, peanut, tree fruit, and vegetable allergies, gluten intolerance, dairy intolerance, vegetarians, vegans, heart conscious, and a couple of picky eaters, there has to be a few quick tricks in the book to keep everyone fed and happy! Personally, I do not eat red meat or most dairy (usually) for health reasons, making the occasional exception at Thanksgiving and Christmas or our anniversary if the duck is locally raised. I do eat fish and seafood, so I try to come up with alternatives and substitutions when available. I serve local organic eggs and cheeses to my family who can tolerate dairy (My husband recently had a heart attack, and I need to watch my own cholesterol so I am careful, but have been known to let a little piece of really good cheese accidentally fall on my plate!). I believe strongly that eating in a way that is good for our planet is also good for our bodies! I cook by the seasons and draw on inspiration from the strong and talented women in my family who came before me, as well as the youth in the family who look at the world with fresh eyes. Food links us all, whether sharing a meal, cooking it together, or writing about it for others to enjoy. I love taking an old recipe and giving it a modern spin, especially if I can make it a littler healthier and use foods that are kinder to the Earth and to our bodies. I believe strongly in sustainable, delicious eating of whole foods, and the wonderful flavors we have at our fingertips! And finally, I love conversing with all the talented cooks and chefs out there who dot the globe! It's a wonderful, world full of culinary pen pals, and I cherish them all! XXXOOO Dorothy
        Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen says:

        Yes, in fact I just finished cooking and eating. I was planning on getting it to you tomorrow, is that ok? I was going to write it today, but I was too exhausted from the cook and clean up!

      • Of course Dot, that would be great. I have to fess up to you, I thought you gave it to me already and that I couldn’t find it. Love the short term memory issues at this age😱

      • Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen – I'm a writer, cook, gardener, photographer, poet, quilter, and accomplished daydreamer. I'm also a wife, mother, grandmother, sister. cousin, aunt, and friend, no particular order on any given day. I've been a writer all my life, newspaper reporter and columnist, radio news writer, and magazine contributor, and poet and short-story writer as the spirit moves. Now, I turn my attention to my cookbook, the blog, and a cooking column "Memorable Meals," which runs in our county newspaper. Besides my family, I love dogs, cats, good coffee, and my never-dwindling pile of books I intend to read. Our family ran a small Vermont Inn for 18 years, with our focus on local, organic ingredients. After many years of daily serving up of our local delicacies, cooking classes, and catering, we are now only open for special events, and the odd cooking class as the spirit moves me. We also host musicians and artists, having helped produce a musical festival and other musical events for nearly 20 years. Many incredible artists have found a place at our table. Wonderful experiences, we will treasure always. My family and friends are my practice subjects. With a family that includes nut, peanut, tree fruit, and vegetable allergies, gluten intolerance, dairy intolerance, vegetarians, vegans, heart conscious, and a couple of picky eaters, there has to be a few quick tricks in the book to keep everyone fed and happy! Personally, I do not eat red meat or most dairy (usually) for health reasons, making the occasional exception at Thanksgiving and Christmas or our anniversary if the duck is locally raised. I do eat fish and seafood, so I try to come up with alternatives and substitutions when available. I serve local organic eggs and cheeses to my family who can tolerate dairy (My husband recently had a heart attack, and I need to watch my own cholesterol so I am careful, but have been known to let a little piece of really good cheese accidentally fall on my plate!). I believe strongly that eating in a way that is good for our planet is also good for our bodies! I cook by the seasons and draw on inspiration from the strong and talented women in my family who came before me, as well as the youth in the family who look at the world with fresh eyes. Food links us all, whether sharing a meal, cooking it together, or writing about it for others to enjoy. I love taking an old recipe and giving it a modern spin, especially if I can make it a littler healthier and use foods that are kinder to the Earth and to our bodies. I believe strongly in sustainable, delicious eating of whole foods, and the wonderful flavors we have at our fingertips! And finally, I love conversing with all the talented cooks and chefs out there who dot the globe! It's a wonderful, world full of culinary pen pals, and I cherish them all! XXXOOO Dorothy
        Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen says:

        I think probably because last time I got it in early!

  5. the Painted Apron – Life is all about creativity for me, as long as I'm creating something I am happy! I hope I will inspire your daily life and give you ideas for your own wonderful creations!
    Jenna says:

    I love the recipe title and cute story! The sauce sounds lovely!

    Reply

  6. Love such simple yet complex flavored sauces. The Parmesan cheese adds so much depth to the sauce.

    Reply

  8. I like the add of pesto. This looks very yummy!

    Reply
  9. Awakening Wonders – Everyday life is filled with wondrous things and embraceable moments, but only if we allow ourselves to be fully awakened. I invite you to join me as I share passionate life adventures and ramblings that awaken my spirit. I look forward to awakening your senses to the simple, joyous wonders that are all around us. I feel that we are destined to become soulful adventurers!
    Awakening Wonders says:

    Comfort food at it’s best!

    Reply

  10. My stomach is making loud noises – saying “me me! NOW!” This looks soooo good. And a fun story as well. Raising my kids, I served a “spaghetti night” every week. And none of us bowled!

    Reply
  12. V.M.Sang – UK – I was born and educated in the north west of England. I trained as a teacher in Manchester and taught in Salford, Lancashire, Hampshire and Croydon. I write fantasy novels currently. I also make cards, knit, crochet, tat, do cross stitch and paint. I enjoy walking on the Downs, cycling and kayaking. I do not enjoy housework, but like cooking.
    V.M.Sang says:

    There is often a problem with recipes from abroad (I’m Inthe UK). Ingredients that we don’t recognise, or can’t get here.
    What is EVOO?

    Reply

  13. Hi Bernadette, thank you for sharing your recipe. It looks good. I have a similar one except I use 2 kgs of real tomatoes and add 2 Tbspns of sugar.

    Reply

      • No, and it sounds like an excellent addition. I am going to try yours with fresh tomatoes 💖🌹

  14. So simple with amazing flavor I’m sure! l think the pesto is your secret ingredient Bernadette!

    Reply
  15. D. Wallace Peach – 30 Miles beyond the edge of civilization, Oregon – I'm an adventurer in writing, peering under rocks in my garden for secret magic. I can't stop writing. My stories want to explode from my head. They demand my attention and surge from my fingertips faster than I can put them to paper. I love what I do.
    D. Wallace Peach says:

    Yum, Bernadette. I love a homemade red sauce. And the story was adorable. I have to pay attention to my menu so I can figure out which is my lucky meal. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe! <3

    Reply
      • D. Wallace Peach – 30 Miles beyond the edge of civilization, Oregon – I'm an adventurer in writing, peering under rocks in my garden for secret magic. I can't stop writing. My stories want to explode from my head. They demand my attention and surge from my fingertips faster than I can put them to paper. I love what I do.
        D. Wallace Peach says:

        Ha ha. Me too. 🙂

  16. cookingwithloveandspices – Texas, USA – Cooking is my art form. I love to have fun with flavors and really enjoy the food. It just so happens that my food is part of a healthy lifestyle. My blog is dedicated to my mom and grandmother because I learned to cook by watching them. I love to cook for my friends and make them feel welcome in my home. WELCOME to my blog:)
    cookingwithloveandspices says:

    I love the story and the addition of pesto. Next time I make my sauce, I will add the pesto.

    Reply
  17. Retirement Reflections – Vancouver Island, BC – Prior to retirement, I lived and worked in Beijing China for fourteen years (Middle School Principal/Deputy Director at The Western Academy of Beijing). Leaving international life behind, my husband and I retired to Vancouver Island in June 2015. To document both this transition and our new adventures, ‘Retirement Reflections’ was born. I hope that you enjoy reading these reflections, and will be willing to share your own.
    Retirement Reflections says:

    Hi, Bernadette – This meal looks delicious and I happen to have all of its listed ingredients on hand. I now know what I will be making for dinner tonight. Thank you for the inspiration…and the linkup!

    Reply
  19. cgarrett08tx – TX – Christy has three children. She has over 25 years of parenting experience, including parenting as a young mom and a single parent. When she isn't writing, you can find her coloring, playing Candy Crush, and listening to Taylor Swift.
    Christy Garrett says:

    Yum. We love a good spaghetti. I’ll have to make this linguine.

    Reply

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