fortune_cookie Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Pasta has somehow lost its allure due to the emergence of the Atkins and Southbeach schools of thought. But as recent as the 90's, pasta was touted as a health food rich in fiber. Dread not, my fellow pasta lovers! Give it some time, and I'm betting the next diet trends will again include this momentarily battered dish. (Like recent findings suggest that too much protein that Atkins and Southbeach prescribe is harmful to the body afterall.) So pasta aficionados, share your favorite pasta dishes, and/or good pasta places to visit... Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Pasta has somehow lost its allure due to the emergence of the Atkins and Southbeach schools of thought. But as recent as the 90's, pasta was touted as a health food rich in fiber. Dread not, my fellow pasta lovers! Give it some time, and I'm betting the next diet trends will again include this momentarily battered dish. (Like recent findings suggest that too much protein that Atkins and Southbeach prescribe is harmful to the body afterall.) So pasta aficionados, share your favorite pasta dishes, and/or good pasta places to visit...<{POST_SNAPBACK}>i think there's another thread already on pizza and pasta, my dear friend. Quote Link to comment
cebucitylocal Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Paparazzi in Edsa Plaza is not bad,Italiani has American style pasta :sick: Reposo street in Makati has many great Italian places also, Quote Link to comment
fortune_cookie Posted December 7, 2004 Author Share Posted December 7, 2004 i think there's another thread already on pizza and pasta, my dear friend.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nope, I double checked all of 6 pages on this Food section, there wasn't any pasta thread. There was one on pizza alone, titiled "Da Best Pizza in Town, san nga ba?" But that was only about pizza and pasta wasn't included. That's why I'm surprised why no one started a pasta thread yet, considering that I think chinese restaurants and pasta places are the most popular (not counting the burger / fast food joints) in terms of number of establishments. Quote Link to comment
fortune_cookie Posted December 7, 2004 Author Share Posted December 7, 2004 For me, I still like my pasta with the traditional tomato-based meat sauce. Better if it's with meatballs or Italian sausage and the sauce a bit spicy. I like those of CPK, Chef de Angelo, and Cibo. Quote Link to comment
jt2003 Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 The best I've tasted is the garlic-and-olive-oil pasta dish at Angelino's. They used to have a pasta buffet where even vegetarians such as myself could have a bloated feast. As for the pasta itself, I prefer fettucini. And make it spinach. Quote Link to comment
discount_card Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 censya n mga peeps pero hanggang Greenwich p lng ako e, ung lasagna at carbonara... but I love to cook it on my own especially with my own-style of white sauce... :cool: :mtc: Quote Link to comment
jigger_horny Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Joe DMaggio North Carolina Quote Link to comment
fatso8 Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 puttanesca ng mom ng friend ko.. syang di available commercially. Itallianni's Angel Hair Pomodoro.. haaay! sarap! Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 (edited) Nope, I double checked all of 6 pages on this Food section, there wasn't any pasta thread. There was one on pizza alone, titiled "Da Best Pizza in Town, san nga ba?" But that was only about pizza and pasta wasn't included. That's why I'm surprised why no one started a pasta thread yet, considering that I think chinese restaurants and pasta places are the most popular (not counting the burger / fast food joints) in terms of number of establishments.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>then i'll hop right in. i prefer sauteing garlic in olive oil, throwing in some shrimps, pasta and adding a little salt and some wine. you can request this from pasta sections of buffets in hotels or dads. Edited December 7, 2004 by ATONG ANG Quote Link to comment
yag_bor Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 aligue pasta is the best! just a bit high bloodish...try the aligue pasta at cafe juanita at capitlyo area near pioneer center...you'll forget your name sa sarap (everything there is great-deserts are heavenly, budget of P500 per person for an unforgettable meal plus datelike ambiance) Quote Link to comment
chris_md Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 (edited) budget-wise i like the pasta at Bellini's ( the original branch in araneta center) and for the more expensive place, L' Incontro along Reposo. for pasta dishes, puttanesca or just plain olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes. :yum: Edited December 8, 2004 by chris_md Quote Link to comment
jt2003 Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 then i'll hop right in. i prefer sauteing garlic in olive oil, throwing in some shrimps, pasta and adding a little salt and some wine. you can request this from pasta sections of buffets in hotels or dads.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nagugutom tuloy ako. But I'll skip the shrimp. Is there a cheaper alternative to wine? Quote Link to comment
in_style Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 of all pasta mixes, i prefer pesto. simple and healthy.one of my friends prepare the best marinara! as for my choices of resto: 1. italliani's - penne arrabiata2. cibo - penne magnifico3. sbarro - baked ziti4. piadina - pesto Quote Link to comment
cebucitylocal Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 (edited) For worst pasta,Has anybody ever tried the spaghetti sandwich at Mini-stop ?????:sick: Edited December 8, 2004 by cebucitylocal Quote Link to comment
knives_out Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 i love the spaghetti with pesto sauce. Quote Link to comment
masi Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 The best I've tasted is the garlic-and-olive-oil pasta dish at Angelino's. They used to have a pasta buffet where even vegetarians such as myself could have a bloated feast. As for the pasta itself, I prefer fettucini. And make it spinach.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> if you like garlic and olive oil on your pasta try the spaghettini il classico at cibo. goes well with spinach dip... Quote Link to comment
masi Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 you ought to try the following places for pizza, pasta and salad: pagliacci at podium - the aragula salad with lemnn juice and olive oil mi piace at the pen - a salad with foie gras; a thick bean soup ( i just dont remember if its lentil). segafredo; italianni's angel - hair pomodoro cibo there used to be a resto named primavera but it closed; owner migrated to spain where he opened an asian resto which serve pilipino cuisine... Quote Link to comment
masi Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 then i'll hop right in. i prefer sauteing garlic in olive oil, throwing in some shrimps, pasta and adding a little salt and some wine. you can request this from pasta sections of buffets in hotels or dads.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> you may try anchovies and sun dried tomatoes instead of shrimps... the white wine could be used for washing it down... Quote Link to comment
ginger_sntg Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 i love seafood medley pasta at chef d angelo robinsons ermita Quote Link to comment
ginger_sntg Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 will try that too Quote Link to comment
ginger_sntg Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 where else could we get great pasta???!!!! ive also tried fridays seafood pasta....blue marlin pasta at palawan....aioli at dome..... Quote Link to comment
masi Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 great pasta (no sauce yet) should be "al dente" where the pasta is boiled just right enough to be cooked, not soggy. to get pasta al dente, pasta should boil 3 to 5 minutes covered. but you really have to watch over it. no oil, no salt in the water, although i've seen wolfgang puck and molto mario put salt and oil while boiling. Quote Link to comment
jt2003 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 great pasta (no sauce yet) should be "al dente" where the pasta is boiled just right enough to be cooked, not soggy. to get pasta al dente, pasta should boil 3 to 5 minutes covered. but you really have to watch over it. no oil, no salt in the water, although i've seen wolfgang puck and molto mario put salt and oil while boiling.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Apparently, there are different schools of thought on that. I always cook pasta with at least a tablespoon of vegetable oil and a teaspoon of salt. I think the oil reduces the chances of the pasta pieces (of whatever kind) sticking to each other in the cooking process. I put the pasta in once the water begins boiling, and cook it uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes. Once the pasta is al dente, I drain the water then put in the garlic powder (or fried garlic) and olive oil. I just can't imagine a pasta dish without olive oil (kahit yung cheapest na mabili). Quote Link to comment
♀~§assy§pirit~♀ Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 my mom's spaghettimy own carbonarasbarro's baked zitiour family's recipe of baked mac and cheesy lasagnaah basta, i love pasta! Quote Link to comment
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