Drroogh Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 For me a great meat Lasagna is my favorite! Have to say though that Reindeer pasta I had in Helsinki airport two years ago is hard to beat! What is your favorite, and if you have a favorite dish at a favorite resteraunt please share! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Chicken Tetrazzini... There use to be a restaurant in Belleville, Illinois called Vivianos that made the best. Restaurant closed 15 or 20 years ago, but I think they still cater... My wife makes it just as good though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Lasagna (meat) for me hands down. I prefer the restaurants that understand quantity along with quality. Too often you just get a small portion while others get a take home portion of their pasta. Maggiano's is the first restaurant that came to mind. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) Have to add in an international flare, after all Italy is NOT the only place for pasta. In honor of my Russian best friend, how about Beef Stroganoff? Definitely a favorite of mine! How about Low Mein for Chinese cuisine? Edited August 21, 2020 by Drroogh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 The Macaroni that us purist put in Chili. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: The Macaroni that us purist put in Chili. In Texas, you would be Tarred and Feathard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 I make a pretty good lasagna. However, a good pasta primavera, with thick sauce and fresh veggies, is awful hard to beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 14 hours ago, Reacher said: Lasagna (meat) for me hands down. I prefer the restaurants that understand quantity along with quality. Too often you just get a small portion while others get a take home portion of their pasta. Maggiano's is the first restaurant that came to mind. It's hard to beat Maggiano's lasagna. Good meat sauce...not sugary. They also get the ratio right. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 minute ago, tdhoosier said: It's hard to beat Maggiano's lasagna. Good meat sauce...not sugary. They also get the ratio right. 2 minutes ago, tdhoosier said: Maggiano's is the first restaurant that came to mind. I agree. Use to go to the one in Naperville on Freedom Dr all the time when we lived in Chicagoland... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 And I have to put a plug in for a pasta that they serve in any Portillo's that have a Barnelli's Pasta in them...Peasant Pasta rocks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Anyone ever made their own pasta from scratch? I have only done ravioli. Made ravioli in vodka sauce and an Italian cheesecake for an anniversary. It's fun but I'm pretty messy about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, IUFLA said: And I have to put a plug in for a pasta that they serve in any Portillo's that have a Barnelli's Pasta in them...Peasant Pasta rocks... I have never had this. It's just too hard for not to go into Portillos and not order a beef and cheese fries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 24 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: Anyone ever made their own pasta from scratch? I have only done ravioli. Made ravioli in vodka sauce and an Italian cheesecake for an anniversary. It's fun but I'm pretty messy about it. I haven't but my Mom does all the time. She's made it in my kitchen a couple of times and the mess gives me anxiety. But speaking of homemade - my favorite sauce is our family recipe that's been passed down for generations. Better than any restaurant. I can't tell you the recipe, but I can tell you what makes it good: simmering hot italian sausage and hunks of chuck roast in it for hours until the meat falls apart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, tdhoosier said: I have never had this. It's just too hard for not to go into Portillos and not order a beef and cheese fries. PEASANT PASTA Choice cuts of Italian sausage, chicken breast & pancetta seared and then mixed with escarole, garlic, cannellini beans & rigatoni carefully cooked in a white wine broth. The simple dish with a royal taste. Edited August 21, 2020 by IUFLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: I agree. Use to go to the one in Naperville on Freedom Dr all the time when we lived in Chicagoland... Been to many meetings at that location as well as Oak Brook. Always hit or miss whether lasagna will be on the menu for a corporate meeting, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 I make a mean spaghetti sauce. The reciepe of which I found years back on FoodWishes.Com. You can look it up. Also several variations of this dish : Best SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO Spaghetti Aglio e Olio - Garlic Spaghetti Recipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 5 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: Anyone ever made their own pasta from scratch? I have only done ravioli. Made ravioli in vodka sauce and an Italian cheesecake for an anniversary. It's fun but I'm pretty messy about it. It's a LOT of work for very little pasta, but also fun way to spend an hour or so. We got a hand crank pasta maker a long time ago, but have only made pasta a few times. Good to split a bottle of wine while you are making the pasta. We did ravioli too, incredibly tasty. My wife's specialty is Cacio et Pepe - insanely good and peppery! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Lostin76 said: My wife's specialty is Cacio et Pepe - insanely good and peppery! Never heard of that dish. But looks very good. Gonna have to try it. Thanks ! Stay safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 So if Cacio et Pepe means cheese and pepper why does the link take us to spaghetti aglio e olio both look good though, thanks Lostin76! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 19 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: Anyone ever made their own pasta from scratch? I have only done ravioli. Made ravioli in vodka sauce and an Italian cheesecake for an anniversary. It's fun but I'm pretty messy about it. I usually make mine from scratch. 1 egg, 1 cup of flour, and a little salt. I like the taste, and I like being able to make all kinds of different shaped and sized pasta depending on what dish I'm making. Hand pulled noodles are on my bucket list of things to make, but I'm not at that level yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 15 hours ago, Drroogh said: So if Cacio et Pepe means cheese and pepper why does the link take us to spaghetti aglio e olio both look good though, thanks Lostin76! That's weird. I like both though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Tom Yum Love me some Thai food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 typically it is the one I am eating at the moment. I love good pasta. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronkonagurski Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 12 hours ago, FritzIam4IU said: typically it is the one I am eating at the moment. I love good pasta. Yeah that is me as well. All good pasta is fantastic in my eyes. Picking one type of pasta is difficult. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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