I am all about the cooking hack, the shortcut, the time saver…as long as saving some time doesn’t affect the taste or quality of a meal! If there is one complaint I hear a lot from readers, it’s that they just don’t have time to cook, much less cook healthful food. So today I am going to share a little secret with you. Using herb infused oils is a great way to save time without compromising flavor or nutrition!

Each recipe below tastes amazing, contains only a few ingredients, and requires minimal prep time because you don’t have to chop basil, garlic, and other herbs! And no one will know you took a shortcut.
These recipes are brought to you by La Tourangelle Artisan Oils!

Infused Oils: The Healthy Kitchen Hack! Pasta, Potato and Pesto Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND RED PEPPER

This simple meal has only four ingredients and takes only as long to prepare as it takes for pasta to boil! Nothing to chop, slice or mince. It’s made with La Tourangelle Garlic Infused Oil, the perfect oil for pastas or dipping bread.

Spaghetti with Garlic and Red Pepper
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
The quickest, easiest pasta you will ever make!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy dinner recipe, easy pasta recipe, kid-friendly recipes
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried spaghetti cooked to package instructions
  • 1/2 cup La Tourangelle Garlic oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes or to taste
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • Sea salt
Instructions
  1. Boil pasta until al dente, strain, reserving 2 tablespoons of water and return
  2. spaghetti to pot (do not rinse).
  3. Add reserved water, garlic oil, red pepper flakes, stir.
  4. Top with fresh grated parmesan and sea salt if desired.

Simple Spaghetti with Garlic and Red Pepper

Easy White Basil Pesto!

We all love basil pesto, but have you ever tried white pesto? Made with pine nuts, savory Pecorino cheese and La Tourangelle Basil Infused Oil this pesto is perfect as a dip for veggies, or as a spread for crackers and toasted baguette slices!

Easy White Basil Pesto
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
A nutty pesto made with pine nuts, savory cheese and basil infused oil
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy appetizer recipe, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 2 Cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
  • 2/3 cup La Tourangelle Basil oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
Instructions
  1. Chop Garlic in processor. Gradually add basil oil, pine nuts and then add
  2. cheese; process to blend well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with vegetables, crackers or toasted baguette slices!

Easy White Basil Pesto

Roasted Herbs de Provence Potatoes

Roasted potatoes are a favorite at our house and these potatoes are as easy as 1,2,3! Simply toss potatoes in La Tourangelle Herbs De Provence Infused Oil, add a little sea salt and pepper and roast until the edges are crispy and browned.

Roasted Herbs de Provence Potatoes

Roasted Herbs De Provence Potatoes
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
29 mins
 
Simple roasted potatoes made with oil infused with herbs de Provence!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Keyword: easy dinner recipe, easy side dish recipe, kid-friendly recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 2-21/2 Pounds red-skinned potatoes washed
  • 4 Tablespoons La Tourangelle Herbs de Provence oil
  • Salt and Pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 450 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut potatoes into wedges, place onto cookie sheet.
  3. Coat potatoes in oil, toss, season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  4. Roast 25 minutes, longer if you like them crispier, turning once halfway through cooking time.

More Recipes!

La Tourangelle handcrafts a wide range of delicious artisan oils in a Woodland, California mill in the spirit of the traditional oil-making methods developed 150 years-ago in France. To purchase La Tourangelle oils via Amazon click here. For more delicious recipes visit La Tourangelle website! See how to make my Mayo in a Minute here, my Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken here and Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette here.

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