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Amore Pastes - bjcotton - 04-08-2007
Have any of you used the Amore Pastes? I have used their Tomato Paste, but today I bought their Amore Pesto Paste [basil]. They have some recipes and ideas that sound pretty tasty. I copied the Pesto Shrimp with Orzo which sounds pretty good. Haven't made it, but if anyone wants it I'll post it for them.
Re: Amore Pastes - cjs - 04-09-2007
Not heard of nor tried...let us know when you do try it. If the recipe is good, you'd better post it!
Re: Amore Pastes - TwilightKitten - 04-09-2007
I use the tomato paste all the time, and I love it! I also have the anchovy paste, but I sure can't remember what in the world I used it for!
Hmmm, I wonder how old it is, and how long it will keep....
Re: Amore Pastes - Roxanne 21 - 04-09-2007
Amore---is that the brand name?? Not in this region--but we do have a similar product with all of those wonderful, short cut helpers. Haven't tried them though cuz I prefer the time chopping and fresh.
Tammy---anchovy paste--maybe Caesar salad dressing?? I have a tube of it in the fridge and it has been there forever---I mean a VERY LONG time like about a year or so. Used it the other day for a salad and it was still great!!
Re: Amore Pastes - bjcotton - 04-09-2007
Yes, that's the brand name. It's made in Italy and distributed here. I saw the pesto the other day and bought it [I too use the tomato paste & used the anchovy paste for salad dressing]. We plan on using the pesto this week, but so far have squeezed some out and tasted it. It tasted just like the basil pesto I made with fresh basil. Yummy, in fact we all had a second "taste." This is what we plan to use it in first [it's called Sicilian because Jack (the truck farmer) is Sicilian]:
* Exported from MasterCook *
Sicilian Pasta w/Basil and Garlic
Recipe By :Jack Siri
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup basil leaves -- chopped
3 tablespoons garlic -- minced
3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
salt and pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1 pound pasta shells, a type with body -- cooked
Cook pasta according to directions.
In a non-stick skillet, saute onion until translucent; add garlic and saute about 2 minutes (until fragrant). Add basil and saute until wilted.
Add mixture to drained pasta and mix thoroughly. Serve either hot, warm, or cold.
Note: You can add bellpepper or whatever else you like.
Re: Amore Pastes - cjs - 04-09-2007
a few toasted pine nuts sprinkled over the top and I'm all over that dish!!! thanks billy.
Re: Amore Pastes - Roxanne 21 - 04-09-2007
And just a tad of parmagianno-regianno---this is a definite to do Billy---thanks---especially while DH is gone---have to keep him away from pasta for now, not that he is a big fan BUT I AM!!!!
Re: Amore Pastes - bjcotton - 04-09-2007
I must say I've done both of those, the pine nuts and the parm. reg. Yumm!