In the past few days, I have sat here and typed out several blog posts. I've deleted them all. I've decided that people read my blog for the goofy, silly anecdotes of the McGhee family and for the unprocessed recipes of Heids McGhee. Although I am the person behind Heids McGhee, Heids McGhee is really a small part of who I am......and I will keep this blog solely the thoughts and words of Heids McGhee.
So all Heids McGhee has to offer right now is saddness and prayer for the families involved in the Newtown shooting. Like everyone else in America, when I heard the account of what happened last Friday, I had an overwhelming sense to grab my family and hold on tight. Nothing else seems important any more. And, in honor of those beautiful children and adults, I will do my best to continue live my life in this way.
My Mr. and minis are awesome. And according to them, I'm awesome too. In fact, the other night I earned the "best mommy in the whole entire universe and beyond because you know mom, there may be life on other planets" award.
And I'm going to share with you how I did it. And you're going to be really happy when you read how I did it because it's very simple and fool-proof. Unless, of course, you can't boil water. Then you're in trouble.
Creamy Garlic Pasta. What's not to love. Garlic. Pasta. And Cream. I found the recipe here.
Creamy Garlic Pasta
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ½ lb spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup heavy cream (I used whole milk)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1. In a pot, bring the olive oil to medium-low heat. Add the garlic and stir, allowing it to cook for 1-2 minutes.
2. Mix in the butter until melted. Add the salt, pepper and chicken stock. Raise the heat to high and let it come to a boil.
3. Once it is at a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook for as long as the box’s directions indicate. 4. Reduce the stove to medium heat and mix in the parmesan until completely melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the cream and parsley.
This is so easy.....dare I say, even the Mr. could make it!
Olive oil, garlic, and butter.
Add your spices and chicken stock.
Boil those noodles.
Add your cheese and milk.
Stir, add parsley, and serve. We ate our pasta with meatballs.
I had to capture this moment. Clean plate!!!!!
I told my minis that moms that receive the "best mommy in the whole entire universe and beyond because you know mom, there may be life on other planets" award, don't do dishes. So I layed on the couch while my minis cleaned up and then went upstairs to bathe and tuck each other into bed. True story.
