Do you have one? Do you have that one dish that you can nail every time? One thing that your family requests over and over? The one thing you are REQUIRED to bring to every potluck?
Tell us what it is, and share the recipe if you can.
I'm most famous around town for my cupcakes. Carrot with Cream Cheese Icing and Chocolate Chip with Cookie Dough Icing are the 2 most popular. I can't spill the secrets for those.
My husband's favorite meal that I make I can share, though. Every time I make this he moans and oohs and ahhs.
Bowties with Sausage Cream Sauce
1 pkg bowtie pasta
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb sweet or hot (your choice) Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced onion
1 (28 oz) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (I've also used half & half)
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp minced fresh basil
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to
10 minutes, or until al dente; drain and set aside. Heat oil in a large, skillet over medium heat.
Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, cook until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, half & half, and salt. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
