We're having friends over for Christmas Dinner. I'm sticking with our family's tradition and making 'Grandma Louise's Spaghetti and Meatballs'. I've got to come up with another dish, though.
One of our guests is a vegetarian. Another is a diabetic who has troubles with wheat products. I'm not at all put off. I'm the one that invited them. I do, however want to make a second meal that every one can eat--or possibly a hearty side. THe only thing that I do know is that I'm sticking with Italian.
Here's my thoughts so far:
Pesto with spinach noodles - pesto butter would be great on the bread, but I'm not sure how the spinach noodles would be--a lot of green, in any case.
Fresh Herb & Oil sauce - quick and easy, maybe with pumpkin noodles or squash.
Risotto - I'm still having troubles with the consistency. Not sure I want to do that to friends.
Putanesca - with vegetable pasta? I don't know. Anchovies would probably be OK for the vegetarian. I'd have to ask.
Smothered Cabbage or Carrots - will probably do one of them anyway. Not real hearty.
Marsala Sauce - I love marsala sauce, but I'm not sure what I'd put it on.
Any comments or ideas?
One of our guests is a vegetarian. Another is a diabetic who has troubles with wheat products. I'm not at all put off. I'm the one that invited them. I do, however want to make a second meal that every one can eat--or possibly a hearty side. THe only thing that I do know is that I'm sticking with Italian.
Here's my thoughts so far:
Pesto with spinach noodles - pesto butter would be great on the bread, but I'm not sure how the spinach noodles would be--a lot of green, in any case.
Fresh Herb & Oil sauce - quick and easy, maybe with pumpkin noodles or squash.
Risotto - I'm still having troubles with the consistency. Not sure I want to do that to friends.
Putanesca - with vegetable pasta? I don't know. Anchovies would probably be OK for the vegetarian. I'd have to ask.
Smothered Cabbage or Carrots - will probably do one of them anyway. Not real hearty.
Marsala Sauce - I love marsala sauce, but I'm not sure what I'd put it on.
Any comments or ideas?