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Sauteed Spinach and Squash Pasta

Byexploringthewineglass June 7, 2023August 26, 2023

Looking for a quick weeknight recipe that is also healthy?! You’ve come to the right place. This is one of my favorite meals. Enjoy! We served this dish with Sea Shell Cellars Grenache Rosé. This direct press rosé spent minimal time on skins to produce the beautifully light Provencal style rosé. Aromas of stone fruit…

pasta | white wine other

Penne in Vodka Sauce

Byexploringthewineglass May 31, 2023August 26, 2023

I love penne in vodka sauce and although my version is not as creamy as the ones I get at restaurants, I do think that it is a bit healthier. Not that ther eis anything healthy in the dish, but I do limit the what makes it creamy, but the deliciousness is all there! We…

pasta | uncommon white varieties | vegetarian

Wilted Spinach with Lemon Pasta

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

We paired this dish with a 2014 Domaine De Cantagrils Picpoul de Pinet we received as a sample. You can read about the pairing in my post Need a Valentine’s Wine? As You Wish or learn a bit more about this varietal in Exploring the Wine Glass.

pasta | Pinot Noir | Rosé

Bacon, Onion and Broccoli Pasta

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired this meal with a 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir. You can read about the pairing in my post Need a Valentine’s Wine? As You Wish .

Casseroles | pasta | Sparkling

Frittata Primavera

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired this with a 2012 Lichen Estate Blanc de Gris. I discuss this wine in further detail along with the pairing in my blog post #WIYG this #NationalDrinkWineDay? I’m Lichen This Sparkling!

cabernet franc | pasta

Colby Jack Mac & Cheese

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired this meal with a 2012 Ehler’s Estate Cabernet Franc. You can read about the pairing in my post When Will Some Day Be? Open That Bottle Now. ~Sláinte!

chicken | pasta

Lori’s Chicken Diane

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

pasta

Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

I’m at it again. Well, honestly, once you make one pumpkin dish, you need to make a second since the pumpkin puree can is so large! Wine pairing suggestions: White – Pinot Grigio, crisp Chardonnay, Riesling from Alsace Red – Syrah, lighter Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

cabernet franc | pasta

Pasta Carbonara

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

This is one of my favorite meals to make. It is so simple and quick to pull together and it is always a crowd pleaser. Another fantastic thing about this meal, is that it is super easy to modify the amount of ingredients to make it as a single serving or for a full family….

chicken | pasta | red wine other

Peanut Butter Pasta

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

This dinner was prepared in honor of Open That Bottle Night (#OTBN) and was paired with 2013 Nostre Pais by Michel Gassier.