tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086745178674356329.post5833271880389543555..comments2023-12-23T00:03:22.316-06:00Comments on For Love of the Table: Penne with Mushrooms, Butternut Squash & PancettaPaigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05070020708376987222noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086745178674356329.post-42008170508880224642013-02-04T19:17:42.910-06:002013-02-04T19:17:42.910-06:00Thanks so much for the advice! I am actually quit...Thanks so much for the advice! I am actually quite excited about moving my family to a more healthy, unprocessed diet so can't tell you how much I value your comments and the great food on your blog! I think it's sad that convenience has taken such a prominent place in such a basic necessity to life. Thanks so much for you kind words and good information.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410931522872669674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086745178674356329.post-16803178094523444902013-02-03T22:25:43.861-06:002013-02-03T22:25:43.861-06:00The pancetta contributes salt and meat flavor... ...The pancetta contributes salt and meat flavor... Your palate is probably adjusting to less salt, so the thing to replace is the meat taste. I'm not familiar with Herb Ox...but if you have time, you should try making your own stocks (for everything...not just this pasta). You can leave the salt out and reduce it to concentrate the flavor (so you only need to add a little to get lots of flavor)...this will give a rich meaty taste to anything you add it to. Another way to add concentrated meat flavor is if you happen to roast a chicken...or make a pot roast....save the deglazings, broth or drippings. These are all great sources of flavor (for pastas, soups, sauces, etc.)--and they all freeze very well. <br /><br />One other thing: Pecorino is a pretty salty cheese. Parmesan is salty too...but not as salty as Pecorino. (I don't know the exact sodium content of either...but Pecorino tastes saltier to me).<br /><br />Good luck...and I hope your husband continues to get better!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070020708376987222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086745178674356329.post-64316358289262168202013-02-03T19:34:46.345-06:002013-02-03T19:34:46.345-06:00I will let you know, Paige. I am actually leaving...I will let you know, Paige. I am actually leaving the pancetta out as my husband is on a cardiac rehab diet after suffering a major heart attack in January. I just couldn't think of a low-sodium substitute for it....if you have any ideas I'd love to hear them. Otherwise, I'm sure the other flavors will carry the sauce; I am using Herb Ox no salt broth in place of the chicken stock. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410931522872669674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086745178674356329.post-81879393584032507812013-02-03T12:55:05.495-06:002013-02-03T12:55:05.495-06:00Thanks Angie, I'd love to hear how it turns ou...Thanks Angie, I'd love to hear how it turns out!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070020708376987222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086745178674356329.post-89785624772550339802013-02-03T09:43:20.858-06:002013-02-03T09:43:20.858-06:00Looks wonderful! Can't wait to try it and tha...Looks wonderful! Can't wait to try it and thanks for sharing.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410931522872669674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086745178674356329.post-7356663441541348782013-01-24T15:10:55.024-06:002013-01-24T15:10:55.024-06:00I think this is such a perfect combination of flav...I think this is such a perfect combination of flavors - lovely!<br />Mary xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com