So, we’re getting organized. Our new place is feeling less like a house and more like a home every day. And what would a home be without music? A little Pink being angry to boogie to while I’m washing the counter tops. Or Weird Al. Or Michael Jackson playing while I clean the toilets. Did I mention that along with my glorious walk-in pantry, the original owner of this house decided to upgrade with surround sound speakers put into the ceiling? It’s, in a word, AWESOME.
But we don’t have a surround sound stereo receiver. Not so awesome. It’s cruel, actually.
And then along comes The Fairy Hobmother, courtesy of Sidewalk Shoes. She had granted Pam a remote sensor for her camera just for posting a comment. Assuming that a nice shady tree for our back yard was an unrealistic wish, I asked for the stereo receiver. And check this out – she sent me a $100 Amazon Gift card! I kid you not. Is there an appliance you need for your place? The Fairy Hobmother at Appliances Online has said that she may come back and grant one of your wishes too!! Just let me and the The Fairy Hobmother know your wish in a blog comment. You could be the next lucky one.
Maybe I should have wished that The Fairy Hobmother cook me dinner this week. Hm. But, no.
So, instead I’m just sticking with easy favorites. This is a Rachel Ray recipe – say what you will about Ray Ray…annoying as all Hell, right? – but she, unlike Sandra-drunken-Lee, can cook. I’ve had great success with a lot of her stuff. Anyway, it’s a R.R. recipe, but I actually got it from my Mom. So I knew it would be good. And it is. Every time. It’s light but with great flavor. And perfect for the summer months, while squash is in season.
Pasta with Zucchini and Mushrooms
Serves 6
Prep: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 pound thin spaghetti
• 2 small to medium zucchini (shredded and moisture removed)
• 1/2 pound (8 ounces) of baby Portobello mushrooms, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 fresh cloves garlic, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Set a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the pan, then add the garlic. When the garlic starts to sizzle in the oil, add the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper (and red pepper flakes if using) and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 4 more minutes.
Add hot, drained pasta to the pan. Toss spaghetti with the zucchini and mushroom mixture. Add the Parmesan and mix to combine. Serve hot.
(adapted from Rachel Ray)
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I love mushrooms ~ this pasta looks fantastic! Please tell the Fairy Hobmother that I would really like a Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster!
Woo-hoo! A vegetarian meal (and it sounds delicious)!
I want an Amy for my kitchen, but I’m guessing that wish is out of the question. I’ll settle for this recipe on my refrigerator door. :-)
Hee hee! It actually occurred to me over the weekend that I should give you a heads-up to this, in case you were still in your post vaca-blissful-romping-hiking-biking euphoria and weren’t paying attention. Make it! It’s easy!
Hey FHM I want NICE new toaster. I am tired of burnt bagels. GREG
Easy recipes that taste good are so perfect in the summer, this looks great!
Love the sound of this recipe. Wonder if I could pass this by the family since the zucchini is shredded and the mushrooms are cut up small???!! Might have to try it. Guess if I were to make a wish to my Fairy Hobmother, it would be for a new blender. My kids love to make milkshakes. Thank you!
Zucchini and mushrooms are my favorite veggies (ok, though mushrooms are a fungus technically =), so this pasta looks great to me.
And since you mention it, there is totally an applicance that I need for my kitchen: a juicer. I’ve been hearing my pastor’s wife rave about the benefits of a juice diet and I’m dying to try it . . . but multiple hundreds of dollars are standing in my way. I hear that a good juicer is upwards of $300, and I’m not sure if I can convince my husband that the expense would be worthwhile.
Too funny: I was planning to make almost exactly this dish for dinner, but with eggplant in place of the zucchini! What’s that they say about great minds?
I’d have to wish for a new blender. Mine is dying.
I’m getting ready to move into a new place with a teeeeny tiny kitchen and while a Kitchen Aid would make my life truly glorious, I really do think the space issue might be…well, an issue, so I’m gonna go with a food processor here. Don’t currently have one but it has recently come to my attention how much I need one.
I think I dislike the IDEA of rachael ray more than I actually dislike her food. I’ve made some good recipes of hers, actually. Anything with buffalo sauce…but you could put buffalo sauce on anything and I’d love it.
This does look quite yummy.
I could use a new blender. Like, really badly. And by new I mean…I could use a blender. Period.
Oh Fairy Hobmother, I kid you not, my appliances all died in the last two weeks! First the washing machine, it won’t use anything but cold water. Then the dishwasher leaks all over the floor. Next, the dryer runs,but does not heat! Yesterday, the microwave died! Luckily, our Daughters stuff from college is here so I could at least reheat things in her microwave. But thats leaving in 3 weeks. I really need a Fairy Hobmother!
Are you serious? Really? My very own Hobmother? OMG, what to wish for? I think I need to go look at my Amazon wishlist….brb…….oh yes, now I remember. A few weeks back I burned the bottom of my Lodge 6-Quart Lodge Red Enamel Dutch Oven. Made BBQ sauce and it burned to the bottom so bad that I could not get it off. I tried everything. Nothing worked. It’s sitting in my garage cause I’m too sad to throw it out :(
I really could use a new one, but I still feel bad for the old one!
Amy – I admit Ray-Ray just irks me in the worst way, but you are right, she can cook and anyone is better than the semi-ho Sandra.
Kitchen Aid Mixer!!
Printed this bad boy!!! We’re into zucchini and mushroom….the garlic is a bonus…thanks Amy!!!
Hello there, i wanted to say that i am i fan of yours i love reading your blog to see what your up to and the new recipes i have a tried a few and they are so good!! As far as The Fairy Hobmother goes. I could really use central a/c but seeing as that would be way way to much, a new drill for my fiance would be awesome cause then i could get him to put up shelves for me, and a new shower curtain rod. (or do it myself when im tired of asking him lol) Anywho thats all if i get chosen. Have a good day and keep with the Blog! I love it!!
Thanks Gloria! I hear you on the central a/c – I couldn’t live without out. I have no control over who she picks, but I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you on that drill.
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