tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post6329973254544194290..comments2024-02-25T09:32:00.063+00:00Comments on The Frugal Cook: Spaghetti with pesto and roast tomatoesFiona Becketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-52839658271770776782009-06-24T12:26:21.939+01:002009-06-24T12:26:21.939+01:00Two star ideas! I really like the combination of p...Two star ideas! I really like the combination of pesto and roast tomatoes - must be very umami and freezing pesto sounds a great idea. Having fresh pesto cubes to add to a dish once basil is over or is too expensive to buy regularly would be a great treatFiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-24964329920309807002009-06-23T14:24:28.932+01:002009-06-23T14:24:28.932+01:00If anyone's stuck on what to do with leftover ...If anyone's stuck on what to do with leftover pesto, I've found it freezes really well in ice cube trays. Not an original idea of mine, but a really good one! <br /><br />I usually make a big batch when I find basil on sale, spray an ice cube tray lightly with nonstick and then spoon it in. I lay a large piece of plastic wrap over top, press it down lightly so its just barely touching the pesto, tuck the rest of the wrap under and stick it in the freezer. <br /><br />Keeps wonderfully. And its super convenient to just drop cubes of it into sauces and soups. Its also really yummy if you substitute fresh spinach for the basil.hungrystudenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360494862537422972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-14263341248758341332009-06-23T09:28:11.359+01:002009-06-23T09:28:11.359+01:00Spread it on bruschetta and top with wilted spinac...Spread it on bruschetta and top with wilted spinach, roasted tomatoes, a poached egg and some parmesan...mmmmmmmmmmmmaggiedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162134007030575109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-75660193445395477152009-06-22T14:42:48.081+01:002009-06-22T14:42:48.081+01:00Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for that at the s...Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for that at the supermarket or maybe the local marché would be a better bet!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-5895631656907036092009-06-20T13:36:44.881+01:002009-06-20T13:36:44.881+01:00Great idea Emily - I hadn't thought of that. A...Great idea Emily - I hadn't thought of that. And yes, Sarah, you could use a sheep's cheese. Aged Pecorino would be the type to go forFiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-57567535049874473242009-06-19T11:03:44.683+01:002009-06-19T11:03:44.683+01:00Sounds great - could I use a hard sheep cheese for...Sounds great - could I use a hard sheep cheese for the pesto as I'm cow-dairy intolerant?Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-86804764343744432152009-06-19T10:09:17.130+01:002009-06-19T10:09:17.130+01:00I like it mixed into savoury scones. Perfect for p...I like it mixed into savoury scones. Perfect for picnics with a little herb butter, or lovely on the side of vegetable soups.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02478326009345185210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-31484653689411764412009-06-18T20:48:30.754+01:002009-06-18T20:48:30.754+01:00All good suggestions! Especially the idea of crisp...All good suggestions! Especially the idea of crisp breadcrumb topping for pasta. That works really well with pesto which is cheesy itself so you don't necessarily want more cheese on top.Fiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-20587332644053139792009-06-18T17:20:36.447+01:002009-06-18T17:20:36.447+01:00I love pesto, so versatile. I make asparagus from...I love pesto, so versatile. I make asparagus from the ends sometimes and also watercress is very good, if you have lots leftover.<br /><br />This kind of dish is great topped with pine nuts or the more frugal fried breadcrumbs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3362152498675364583.post-78430573020286884672009-06-18T17:00:29.698+01:002009-06-18T17:00:29.698+01:00I personally like it best in pea and pesto soup - ...I personally like it best in pea and pesto soup - peas cooked with stock, add teaspoon of pesto, whizz with hand blender and serve with some black pepper or a little grated cheese. Lovely!!<br /><br />Alternatively, I like pesto on salmon, then grilled.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363009444989481663noreply@blogger.com