Oh, yes. The verdict on the menu ranged from "yeah, it's...good" to "most excellent, may I have seconds please?" I think, in retrospect, that the pasta *could* have used a stronger note like basil or something. Maybe some ground pinoli or even walnuts? It just lacked "bite."
The frittata rolls, however, were awesome. I very nearly pulled my head off my neck through the sheer joy of it all.
Next question:
We are having a friend (single, male, recently broken-up-with) for dinner Sunday, and my brother-in-law sent Pedro an enormous box of sausage (bratwurst, applewurst, smoked cheddar, jalepeno, and hickory smoked). How do I turn five flavors of fine sausage into a delicious, hearty, unique meal for three? I have about 2 lbs of each except the applewurst and the smoked cheddar sausage, of which we have already eaten half a pound each. (I grilled it & we put it on buns the night we got it.)
I am open to suggestions for one-dish, casserole types of meals as well as side dishes to serve alongside the sausages all grilled up and smoky. But I prefer something that showcases the unique flavors of each variety.
Left to my own devices I will probably just grill the sausages and serve mashed potatoes and a green vegetable on the side. So you can see I am in need of help here.