Cooking with cannabis is a wonderful way to elevate your favorite dishes, blending the therapeutic effects of cannabis with culinary creativity. Today, we’re focusing on a cannabis-infused pasta dish that combines the bold flavors of Italian cuisine with the relaxing or energizing effects of cannabis. Along with pasta, we’ll suggest two other great cannabis-infused meal ideas to bring your cooking to new heights.
Cannabis-Infused Pesto Pasta
This recipe offers a delicious take on a classic pesto pasta dish, incorporating cannabis-infused olive oil to give it that extra punch. The key to this dish lies in the cannabis oil, which can be made by following a simple infusion method.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup cannabis-infused olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your favorite type)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add the cannabis-infused olive oil to the mixture while pulsing, until it forms a smooth pesto sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce until evenly coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve with extra parmesan cheese on top.
Pro Tip: You can adjust the potency of the pasta by controlling the amount of cannabis-infused olive oil you use. Make sure to start with a small dose if you’re new to edibles, and enjoy responsibly!
Other Cannabis-Infused Dish Suggestions
1. Cannabis-Infused Alfredo Sauce
For those who prefer a creamy pasta dish, cannabis-infused Alfredo sauce is a delicious option. Alfredo sauce is rich, decadent, and pairs well with a wide variety of pasta shapes like fettuccine or penne.
To make this dish, follow your traditional Alfredo sauce recipe using cannabis-infused butter instead of regular butter. Combine heavy cream, garlic, parmesan cheese, and butter in a pan, and cook until thick and creamy. The cannabis-infused butter adds both flavor and effects, making this a hearty and therapeutic meal.
Pair your cannabis Alfredo with garlic bread made from cannabis-infused butter for an extra punch!
2. Cannabis-Infused Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is a favorite side dish, and it’s even better when infused with cannabis. To create cannabis garlic bread, you’ll need cannabutter, which can be easily made by infusing butter with decarboxylated cannabis.
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of French bread, sliced
- 1/2 cup cannabutter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the cannabutter and sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Spread the garlic-cannabutter mixture evenly over the slices of French bread.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and a pinch of salt.
- Bake the bread in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Serve this flavorful garlic bread with your favorite pasta or as a standalone snack.
Noodles: Pasta & Beyond
Cannabis-infused meals like pesto pasta, Alfredo sauce, and garlic bread offer endless possibilities for elevating your dining experience. The infusion of cannabis into oils and butter allows for easy incorporation into a wide variety of dishes, all while providing the therapeutic benefits of cannabis. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing evening meal or a creative way to medicate, these recipes are a delicious and effective way to enjoy cannabis.
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