Sumac and Lemon Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes and Roasted Broccoli

I don't have a recipe so I'll just write down aproximates...



Sumac and Lemon flavored Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes, Corn and Roasted Broccoli ~


Roast fresh broccoli florets tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Meanwhile cook choice of pasta according to package.

After pasta is tender drain and return to pan. Season with Sumac, lemon juice, salt, pepper. Add in cooked corn, jarred sundried tomatoes in oil (drain tomatoes and reserve oil), parmesan cheese and a tad of butter.
After the broccoli is golden brown liberally toss with fresh lemon juice. Add to pasta and lightly drizzle with tomato oil if desired.


Quick and easy...enjoy!

Thanks Dee. This sounds even better after I googled sumac. LOL I've never tried it before.

Sumac, huh? What's it taste like?

I always think "Poison Sumac" when I hear Sumac... thanks to Boy Scouts in the
Southern US woods. Never was sure exactly what it was or what it looked like but
for some reason a friend's mom was obsessed with us "staying out of the Poison Sumac!" Can't say I ever found any, but have found plenty of Poison Ivy!

Googled it....

Sumac, Powdered

Sumac has a tart flavor that is very nice sprinkled on fish, chicken, over salad dressings, rice pilaf, or over raw onions. Try substituting in any dish on which you might squeeze fresh lemon juice. If you enjoy hummus, try topping it with a sprinkling of sumac. It's delightful!
Sumac is considered essential for cooking in much of the Middle East; it served as the tart, acidic element in cooking prior to the introduction of lemons by the Romans. In the U.S., you might see sumac growing along the roadside, but this relative of the Middle Eastern sumac is poisonous and should not be consumed. Sumac has a very nice, fruity-tart flavor which is not quite as overpowering as lemon. In addition to their very pleasant flavor, flakes from the berry are a lovely, deep red color which makes a very attractive garnish.

MMMM that sounds great Dee!
Thanks!

Thanks guys!

I have always loved sumac,it isa tarty flavor and is similar to what lemon would bring to a dish but I think it also compliments lemon juiice instead of having to replace it.
You can buy it at any Middle Eastern Store (don't forget to also pickup pita or flat bread! Sooooooo much better than the grocers!) You can also pretty much sumac on any spice suppliers websight. Its very reasonable in price and a little goes a long way!

Look great, Dee! I didn't know what sumac was either.