After exercise, the second most favorite activity of the Extreme Physiology crew is eating. Dinner prep is a group effort and a community building exercise. Posted below are the recipes that have risen to the top as favorites.
Penne with Vodka Sauce
- 1 lb. penne
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4-6 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, more to taste
- 1/4 lb. prosciutto, thin slices cut into ~1″ square pieces
- 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, including the puree
- 16 oz can petite chopped tomatoes
- sea salt, to taste (start with 1/2 tsp.)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, or equiv. amount of dried parsley
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
Bring a large pot of water for the pasta to a high boil; add salt (~ tsp) and ...
Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta with Pine Nuts and Sun-dried Tomatoes
- 3/4 lb. Farfalle pasta
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup Olive oil (EVOO)
- 8 large cloves of garlic, sliced (not too thinly)
- 2-3 cups broccoli, cut into about 1″ cube sizes
- 1/2 cup (2 oz by weight) pine nuts; toasted under broiler
- 10-12 whole sun-dried tomatoes, sliced into strips (~ 1 cup)
- 1 lb. med-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
OK, so first of all, the amounts are approximate; you’re making dinner, not ...