I saw this pasta primavera dish in my Cook’s Country magazine and thought, ooh, this would be a nice way to use up my last zucchini from my Hungry Harvest box.
But I knew that my family would prefer it with some added protein, so I briefly marinated some chicken breasts in an oil/garlic clove/salt/sugar mixture and cooked them in a skillet.
The verdict: I thought it would be better with more of a sauce.
Ha.
And if I’d been thinking clearly, my ongoing “everything should have more sauce!” philosophy should sent up a red flag before I tried this recipe.
The problem is that the “sauce” on this is pretty mild…oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, basically. It barely counts as a sauce!
So, when I had leftovers yesterday, I added a healthy dose of pesto and I felt like the dish improved by about 83%.
Must. Have. Sauce.
The good thing about this recipe project is that I am learning what types of foods aren’t our thing.
Namely:
-foods with insufficient sauce levels, especially pasta
-breaded chicken breasts with a mild (er, boring) sauce
So. I’m gonna keep that in mind when I choose my next new recipe!
What new recipe did you try this week?
Tell us about it!
(Did it have enough sauce???)
Dede
Friday 23rd of June 2017
Everything is better with pesto. :)
Carla
Saturday 17th of June 2017
I think I am that rare person who usually feels there is too much sauce. I really enjoy milder flavors. Your pasta looks delicious to me! :-)
Jenn
Thursday 15th of June 2017
I hear you on the sauce! I need sauce, but my husband needs more sauce. Yesterday I made Chicken Tikka Masala at home and after we had eaten and my husband's lunch was packed I was starting to wonder what to do with the rest of it since I didn't feel it was enough sauce for two people to eat through. What are some ways that you make more sauce happen?
Sara Mayo
Thursday 15th of June 2017
I tried pancake muffins from Joy the Baker blog. Makes a perfect after-lunch dessert at work.
Amanda
Wednesday 14th of June 2017
Have you tried adding parmesan? I love pasta tossed with veggies and olive oil if I put a couple of tablespoons of parmesan on top.