Umami Days: Cooking

Meaty with a dash of veggies

Recipes with pasta

Spaghetti with sardines in brandied tomato sauce

Inspired by Aria Cucina Italiana's pasta al fume, the tartness of tomatoes is beautifully balanced by the subtle sweetness of brandy. Note that by the end of cooking time, you won't taste nor smell the brandy in the sauce.
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Spicy orzo with smoked salmon, lemon and herbs

Orzo cooked in salted water is tossed with olive oil, garlic, chili, lemon zest, dill and mint, topped with thin slices of cold smoked salmon, and drizzled with lemon juice.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 person

Lemon pepper tuna pasta

A noodle dish inspired by the flavors and colors of the Mediterranean. It's both a quick, easy and filling meal for busy weekdays, and a delectable crowd pleaser to serve when there's company.
Plain salt and pepper are replaced with lemon pepper seasoning to make this zesty tuna pasta dish. Lemon juice and grated Pecorino complete the flavor profile.
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Naporitan (Japanese ketchup spaghetti)

This strangely comforting pasta dish has sliced hotdogs and a sweet-sour sauce made with tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and milk.
Cook time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 people