As I’ve gradually eased into the grind of studying again, I’ve been finding it harder and harder to keep up with old friends lately. It seems like everyone (myself included) is just so busy, and I’m really not used to making an effort to see people (I swear I’m not completely antisocial, though)! Anyway, that’s why last week I was pretty excited to meet up for a friend’s 18th at Mamma’s Pizza & Pasta bar. Admittedly I’ve never really eaten out for Italian food at a proper restaurant, which is pretty shocking considering it’s one of my favourites. We started off with some mozzarella sticks and dipping sauce, and what can I say? It’d be hard to say no to anything that’s this cheesy and indulgent…
I stole a bite of my friend’s lasagna sauce, and wow. It tasted so fresh and tomato-like, for lack of a better word! My chicken penne pasta was pretty delicious too, not overwhelmingly gluggy or sickening like some cream sauces I’ve had in the past. Plus, the pasta itself had a really nice bite to it. Much more than I can say about any pasta that I’ve bought from the supermarket and cooked up at home…
