The old man date continued over dinner! Kate had plans tonight so we invited Nate to dinner.
I got my two pressing projects finished this afternoon just in the nick of time. I had hoped to get to one more, but it’s something that I’ve been meaning to finish all semester so what’s another few days!?
More beers flowed, and I took sips at whim (per usual). At one point Nate was keeping a count – I think I am up to 10 for the day!?
For dinner Matt made spaghetti with a homemade sauce!
This is a winter version of Mom’s Tomato Sauce, which is my very, very favorite thing about tomato season! The winter version contained:
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery, diced
- 28oz can crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz can whole tomatoes
- 8oz can tomato paste
- 1oz sherry
- 1T balsamic vinegar
- 1T olive oil
- salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, italian herbs to taste
Served over a whole wheat pasty medley (because we didn’t have much of any one kind) and topped with feta, olives and capers.
I served mine with a side of spinach, which I let wilt simply with the heat of the pasta. Yum!
A “side of crusty bread.”
The men:
More Lipton Press
Here’s Vanessa’s article on our Lipton trip: Sense & Sustainability: Banking on greener tea. I loved reading this and think she did a great job hitting some of the big bullet points.
I am gettin’ tired think I just might climb into bed early tonightzzzz
WEEKLY BITE says
I have never thought of putting capers on spaghetti! What a great idea! It makes sense to with the olive and feta!
I may have to recreate this sometime 🙂
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I want a beer count for the guys!
But, if my guy made me a dinner that looked that delish, I probably wouldn’t care.
Mel says
Feta on tomato sauce is something that I wouldn’t have thought to do. Looks yummy!
Jess :) says
Your dinner looks fabulous! Have a great night!
<3 jess 🙂
xxx
Jessica says
The guys look like they had such a nice day together! Great dinner Matt!
Michelle Hisae says
I love mixing in salads with hot pasta. Sometimes I just pop all of the pasta on top of a bed of spinach or romaine, so I get a little crunch with every bite!
K says
Mmmm that tomato sauce sounds divine!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Delish dinner. What a fun day you had! Good night!
NAOmni says
Spaghetti looks awesome!
NAOmni
Lisa D says
Did those boys skip their green vegetables?? Sans capers, your meal looks delish. Can’t wait to try out the recipe for tomato sauce. Have a good night!
Heather says
What great looking sauce! And there’s nothing wrong with a pasta medley – I do that sometimes when I just can’t decide on a single kind to use!
Looks like the ‘old men’ decided to skimp out on their veges. Tsk, tsk!
Good job on the projects! I bet it feels good to not have to think about them anymore.
Marisa (trim the fat) says
That pasta dish is right up my alley! YUM-O!
zestycook says
That pasta dish looks very yummy! Great pis as well… so bright
life coach jen says
That tomato sauce looks great!
Lisa says
I like your take on pasta sauce! I’d omit the olives, though.
It’s nice to see some “guy love” on the blog!
Meg says
That spaghetti looks fantastic!
Sharon says
Oh wow, love the pasta!
rhodeygirl says
sounds like more like a weekend to me!!! awesome thursday!!!!!!
Bev says
That pasta looks fabulous. Matt, how in the h do you stay so thin ? You eat carbs and all that yummy food and BEER(which is part of our food group ) Right ?
I’m jealous !!! I know that you ride your bike to work and all
megan says
OKAY….first thing- the pasta looks SO fabulous….and second thing….your beer glass. The Bulldog- MY FAMILY owns that!!!!!! When were you down here in new orleans? I almost fell out my chair when I saw you had that and I immediately called my Daddy in here to see!!!!!!
Have a good night!
megan says
Oh, and when I was showing my Dad the glass he saw your dinner and he was like “Whoa that looks good did Kath make that?” haha
Kara says
That pasta looks amazing!! Also, I am totally intrigued by Megan’s family owning the place that you went. Small world!!
Victoria says
Love the capers and olives. Puttanesca is my favorite sauce!
brandi says
i’ve been seeing pasta everywhere this week, and now I want it.
thanks for posting the other links for info about Lipton – it’s interesting to see/read other people’s perspectives.
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
Old man dates… is there a better way to spend a Thursday night?
Your supper looks great — love all that variety in one bowl. Mmm.
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Love the pasta dish!
LK- Healthy Delcious says
that pasta looks seriously awesome! also, I love your chairs.
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says
awww, those boys are so cute with their date today :-). glad you ladies got to join in on the fun this time!
Organic says
the pasta looks quite lovely!
Joanie says
What a fun day! I want to hang out, too! By the way, you have, what I can tell fron photos, a beautiful house. You guys rock my socks!
make roux says
Nice lookin’ sauce.
And, BTW, this Louisiana gal is happy to see a glass from The Bulldog!
KLM says
HOLY YUM!! I’m so sad I didn’t come!! Next time threaten me.
Mom says
May we have that when we come down in April? Pretty please?
Millie says
That looks and sounds so good! Can’t wait to try it.
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
10 whole sips?? Thats more beer than I can drink 🙂
Marissa says
Love the title 🙂
Healthy Food says
looks like the guys had a good time 🙂
Leah @ Simply Fabulous Now says
Looks great!!
I love spending time with good friends!
Julie says
feta, olives and capers – gooooo good!
Sidi says
Nate is losing weight, right?
VeggieGirl says
Aww fun night!! Great meal, great company 🙂
Kath says
megan ,
We haven’t been to the Bulldog – yet! Andrew gave us those glasses for Xmas and has been there many times. Hopefully we can go when we visit NOLA in May!
KLM,
You mean D.B.D. wasn’t enough of a threat!?
K
JENNA says
Yum your spaghetti looks great! I’ve never had capers before and i’ve been wanting some every since you made that salmon topped with them.
Megan says
YUM! That bowl looks like it is full of good things.