For lunch today, I made a “Recco” pasta sauce using curry powder, cumin, fresh basil, lemongrass, garlic, and goat cheese.

This recipe was inspired by the “Recco” pasta I had at Primi Urban Cafe in Saint Petersburg, FL. From the menu, it lists curry, basil, and garlic as some key ingredients. Since I love curry and basil flavors, I decided to experiment in making a similar dish.

Ingredients:

Fresh Basil (1.5 Tablespoons minced)
Fresh Lemongrass (1 Tablespoon minced)
Fresh Garlic (1 Tablespoon minced)
Curry powder (3 Tablespoons)
Cumin powder (1.5 Tablespoons)
Fresh Goat Cheese (1-2 Tablespoon).
1 jar (25oz) of spaghetti/pasta sauce.
Olive oil (2 Tablespoons)

Directions:

1. While waiting for the water for pasta to boil, mince the basil, lemongrass, and garlic.

2. Pour the spaghetti/pasta sauce in a saucepan, on medium heat. Add the minced basil, lemongrass, garlic, curry, and cumin. Also add olive oil. Stir and cover for a few minutes.

3. After a few minutes, add 1-2 Tablespoon of fresh goat cheese to the pasta sauce and mix well.

4. (optional) Add 1-2 Tablespoon of butter to pasta sauce and mix well.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Cost: $5-7 on average

Serves 2-3.