Yunuen and I have been longing to make nice meals for dinner. Tonight we made that happen when we made Tagliatelle with Scallops. It took us about 1.5-2 hours to make and another hour to clean up, but it was certainly worth it. We also made a nice caesar salad. The dressing was made from a recipe I have had for years and it was incredible.
First we had to make the pasta. We made a spinach tagliatelle. We boiled some spinach, mixed it in with some eggs, then added the flour. I mixed that for a bit and then wrapped the dough in plastic for 20 mins.
While we waited for the pasta, we made the scallop sauce. The most entertaining part was the 4 tablespoons of brandy which I was instructed to light on fire in the pan. Very nice effect.
It’s no small task to make a nice dinner. I think I have a greater appreciation for the work that goes into what we eat at restaurants. Last night we had pasta at Vero Amore and it cost about $40. Tonight we made dinner at home and the ingredients cost $44. Even so, it is fun to make things together and especially things that taste good.
Here is our final product, it was so good!
Sounds like a very fun evening! I see you have a new vino tab on your blog- cool. You should try and nice bottle of Chianti Classico- that is my favorite wine!
your favorite over sangiovese??
Amazing! You guys are my heroes.
Do you have any pictures of the new house? I’m itching to see it!
Not really – we need to take some though. I think a party would justify some photos!
I think I’ll hire both of you.
Obviously, by the photos, we would be pretty expensive! The sad thing is, with a meal like this, is that it is almost cheaper to eat it at a restaurant. The ingredients were expensive.