taste of tuesday :: how to keep a man

This pasta has a name already, and it's most definitely not "how to keep a man," but I changed it when the first word out of A's mouth was "WOW" after one bite. Also, it has champagne in it. So, yea.

EVEN IN PASTA. Wait - scratch that - especially in pasta. Also, Meg sent me this GIF on July 11 and I am just now using it. That's insane. It describes me to a "T."

 

 

Your mission today is to go run to the store and buy a bottle of champagne - it doesn't even have to be the expensive stuff - and everything else in these recipes and MAKE THIS NOW. Words cannot even describe how good this dish was, well - I could try - but it wouldn't do it justice. The best part is how SUPER fancy it is, but it doesn't take a seasoned chef hours slaving over it. I now have my go-to dinner party dish. Now I just need some people to come over for a dinner party...anyone?

 

 

I know my strengths, and recipe writing/posting/picture taking is not one of them, so I'm just going to link you to the original recipes. Just take my word and make these. And then pour yourself the rest of the champagne and watch your man's non-stop smiles.

 

Lemon Basil Ricotta Stuffed Shells in a Champagne Cream Sauce

...are you excited yet?

 

Ricotta recipe here and full dish recipe here.

 

YES - it does require to make homemade ricotta. But y'all - IT WAS SO EASY. I am never buying store bought ricotta again. And I plan on using the extra ricotta as a spread to put out while we are getting ready for my best friend's wedding on Saturday. Double the fun!

 

 

 







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