Yes, even though my computer has passed on, I'm still here, and on FaceBook and other forums I haunt... I haven't left. Yet. I've used the library computer, my iPhone (yes, blogging that way is a crazy-tedious task!!), used my daughter's computer when she's not away at school, I MIGHT have used the computer at work though I can't really say, since I know co-workers might read this read this... at any rate, the recipes must continue, just maybe not at the same rate that I've managed so far. Stick around though... things MIGHT be changing for the better here in "No-Computer-Land"... stay tuned.
That said, tonight's recipe is a repeat. An oldie-but-goodie that I posted sometime back. I don't have access to my files, my pictures, my recipes, my notes, all that good (and useful!!) stuff (not to fear, it's backed up, I just can't access it here, tonight...)
Pasta with Basil Cream Sauce:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 ounces pine nuts
2 oz. silken tofu (or a couple heaping Tablespoons)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup vegan (Tofutti) sour "cream"
1 cup soymilk
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a food processor, combine basil and garlic. Begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. Process for about 40 seconds, or until mixture begins to emulsify. Add pine nuts and silken tofu, then blend for 1 minute.
Heat sour "cream" and soymilk in a saucepan over low heat until simmering.
Pour 1/2 of the hot "cream" into the processor with basil pesto, and pulse for 20 seconds to incorporate. Pour mixture back into "cream", and simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, serve over hot pasta or use in lasagna.
You can thicken with cornstarch while heating the "cream" part, if you want a thicker sauce, or just use more pine nuts (which is what I did).
I LOVE basil, I can't get enough of it lately so this definitely made my tummy start to growl. Looks DELICIOUS, so creamy and saucy, just my kinda thing!
ReplyDeleteYour cat is SO beautiful, I love that picture!
You're making me hungry! That cat is adorable.
ReplyDeleteLooks delish!
ReplyDeleteDebra @ Vegan Family Style
That photo is hilarious! I love that he has the spoon in the pot with him...classic!
ReplyDeleteCourtney
Kitty pic is tooo cute! I have one of my Po-po in a Crock Pot. Silly cats! Glad you're finding computers to use! I can't imagine attempting to blog from my iPhone. It does sound very tedious!
ReplyDeleteHahaha!! Cats find the most awesome places to sleep!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love this pasta! Yum!
Teee Heee!! Looks like you have an enthusiastic sous chef!! The pic is too cute!!
ReplyDeleteYour cat made me smile.
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