Post 1.3 - Pasta Potions
Pasta, attributed to Italians but actually from China, can be versatile, nutritious and just downright yummy. Red sauce, white sauce, cream sauce, wine sauce. Or no sauce, for that matter. I find the challenge of the summer months is to come up with a healthy, satisfying meal that suits the temperature. Let's face it - one of the reasons we don't bake a turkey in July is because it heats up the entire kitchen. Pasta can be eaten hot or cold, and in a variety of combinations that won't overwhelm your kitchen. I came across a recipe for a fresh pasta sauce when I was in a mode of doing such things. The recipe called for Italian salad dressing, so I took things a step further and found a recipe for homemade dressing. This dressing mix can be saved in the refrigerator until it is used up, and some people even give the dry mix as a gift in a fancy jar. Italian Salad Dressing ( original recipe ) 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon white su...