Project Tasteless, Naked Chef Challenge: My Pasta

A few weeks ago, Rachel’s clothes were all in the laundry and she was forced to cook naked. She posted a picture of herself wearing nothing but her apron. It was a hot picture and a lot of us went a little nuts over it. This is how I learned that side boob is the new cleavage.

Frustrated with the typical contests in the blogworld that don’t recognize creativity or humor, Rach decided to hold a blog contest of her own. One that any of us would have a shot at winning. And so Project Tasteless was born. Challenge #1? The Naked Chef Challenge. Because her own nude cooking was so wildly successful and, well, sexy.

And I had to participate. Being naked except for an apron sounded like exactly where I wanted to be.

Project Tasteless

First things first, I had to borrow an apron. I do not own an apron and really, I have no reason to. I turned to the Twitters with a request for an apron and my good friend Erica responded! She had an apron for me. One caveat — it said “Erica” on it.

That made it even better and funnier.

Okay so I had the apron, now I just needed a recipe and someone to cook for/assist me in taking the photos. Since I was going to be wearing nothing but an apron, I figured it was only fitting to ask a boy to come over. I started texting all the boys I know to find out who wanted me to cook naked for them.

No one did.

I could not find a single person willing to let me cook naked for him. Why are things like this so easy for women on TV? Why is it so hard for me? I decided to open the field up a bit and I turned to the Twitters, where I asked the world at large.

No one responded. I asked again. Nothing. Except for one guy who told me “I’m not that fat.” I think he was trying to make me feel better about no one wanting to see me naked. Uh, thanks. Block.

Then I tried on the apron and took a picture of myself in the mirror, which I proceeded to sext to the same guys who already shot me down. No one took the bait.

Luckily my roommate, who is rarely home, was spending the night in the apartment so I had someone to cook for and help me! Relieved, I could focus on the next pressing task: the recipe.

I am not a chef. I rarely order takeout, but the food I make for myself every day is very basic and very quick. I considered making my Magnolia Banana Pudding which is SO GOOD, but remembered a comment Rachel made once about how her boyfriend, one of Project Tasteless judges, does not like banana pudding. I thought hard about any other recipe I would be comfortable enough with to make nude. After all, you can’t just make a brand new recipe when you’re naked and anything can go wrong. Better to be familiar with the potential hazards. But I don’t really make anything. I eat pretty basic meals. I didn’t think I could dip bread in hummus and submit it for a contest. Then it hit me.

MY PASTA!

My Pasta is this really delicious pasta dish that my mom used to make for me starting in high school. Then I started making it myself. It is so good and so easy and delicious. My Pasta was the perfect recipe for this challenge. And yes, My Pasta is the official name. If my mom would ask what I was having for dinner and I responded with “My Pasta” she knew exactly what I meant.

When I tell you what is in my pasta, it will sound weird. The ingredients don’t seem like they should be in pasta and it might be hard to imagine them together. But I promise you — it tastes great and it really just works. My roommate agrees.

Ingredients:

  • One bag extra wide egg noodles
    *Today though, I used one bag wide whole wheat egg white noodles to healthify it
  • One can pineapple chunks in its own juice
  • Cinnamon
  • One container 1% cottage cheese (not whipped)

Directions:

  • Cook entire bag of noodles per instructions in large pot (larger than one shown, which was too small)

  • While waiting for pasta to cook, drain juice from pineapple chunks (unpictured)
  • If nude, pose seductively

  • And drink wine

  • Strain pasta when it is finished cooking and then pour it back in the pot

  • But make sure you get your potholder down from on top of the cabinet

  • Stir in container of cottage cheese right away, while pasta is very warm

  • Stir in entire can of pineapples

  • Stir in cinnamon, to taste (I use a lot)

  • Repeat as needed

  • Serve and eat

That was fun! And even better, a boy DID end up coming over. Sadly for all involved, I was fully dressed by that time. I found Project Tasteless Naked Chef Challenge to be a fun bonding experience with my roommate, who I have known for 10 years now. My recipe might not be the most creative or especially complicated, but it is easy and delicious and healthy. Cook it naked, and it is also fun.

29 comments on Project Tasteless, Naked Chef Challenge: My Pasta

  1. melina DiPaola
    October 24, 2010 at 11:14 pm (14 years ago)

    this is fabulous!

    Reply
  2. diana@mymarblerye
    October 24, 2010 at 11:23 pm (14 years ago)

    work that side boob and those sexy flip flops!!! hahah great post!

    Reply
  3. Eunice
    October 24, 2010 at 11:31 pm (14 years ago)

    Haha like the censored pic! And i can honestly say I never thought to add pineapple to pasta. Nakedcooking and recipe win 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kendra
    October 24, 2010 at 11:38 pm (14 years ago)

    That pasta sounds really good. I might have to try it. I loved the censored picture too!

    Reply
  5. emily
    October 24, 2010 at 11:44 pm (14 years ago)

    Yummy, it sounds a lot like noodle keugal!

    Reply
  6. RW
    October 25, 2010 at 12:27 am (14 years ago)

    Love the side boob “Erica.” But the censored pic is really the best! I am going to have to try the pasta sometime…I love pineapple and cottage cheese together!

    Reply
  7. Robin
    October 25, 2010 at 12:43 am (14 years ago)

    This sounds kinda like the kugel my mom makes!! yummm.

    Reply
  8. Nicci (NiftyEats)
    October 25, 2010 at 12:52 am (14 years ago)

    I love the idea of pineapple in the pasta, that’s pretty cool. May have to try that soon.

    Reply
  9. Carolyn @ texaseats
    October 25, 2010 at 12:58 am (14 years ago)

    Side boob is the new cleavage. Love it. Censored!!!

    Reply
  10. Meghann
    October 25, 2010 at 8:57 am (14 years ago)

    SEXY!!!!! Hmm… maybe I should cook naked now?

    Reply
  11. Ellie
    October 25, 2010 at 12:48 pm (14 years ago)

    (myirst time commenting – Hi!) Your recipe reminds me, too, of a kugel recipe. Have you ever tried making it kugel style (baked)? Sexy pics too especially the “censored” one!

    Reply
  12. Retta @ RunRettaRun
    October 25, 2010 at 4:50 pm (14 years ago)

    Is it weird that I love the censored pics? Can’t believe you had no bites from boys. I bet they are sorry now. 😉

    Reply
  13. Beth
    October 25, 2010 at 5:14 pm (14 years ago)

    OMG, hysterical!!

    Reply
  14. Bianca Valentim
    October 25, 2010 at 9:13 pm (14 years ago)

    You are so funny!
    Love your courage!

    Reply
  15. Mallory
    October 25, 2010 at 10:20 pm (14 years ago)

    love it!! While this does not sound appealing to me, your post is spectacular! Way to rock the “Censored” bars!

    Matt had two things to say (other than that he likes your post):
    1 – Is it too bad? Should I not see this?
    2 – Wow! That’s funny! …. Michelle was home.

    Reply
  16. Santana
    October 25, 2010 at 10:21 pm (14 years ago)

    If I was at home this week, I would participate in this challenge! I would fashion an apron out of my yellow bandana! And with Matt’s help make some DINNER! Wearing nothing but my apron! Scandalous pup!

    Reply
  17. MelissaNibbles
    October 26, 2010 at 10:55 am (14 years ago)

    I love this! “Why is this easy for women on tv” hahaha!!!

    The dish sounds delicious!

    Reply
  18. Aj
    October 26, 2010 at 3:47 pm (14 years ago)

    I love the photos! Too cute!

    I have a live-in significant other and believe me, the whole cooking naked didn’t win anymore points than just cooking. They say the way to a (wo)man’s heart is through the stomach. Maybe next time just say “come over so I can cook for you!”

    Reply
    • Dori
      October 26, 2010 at 8:55 pm (14 years ago)

      I figured “I will cook naked for you” would kill two birds with one stone. Or, vegan alternative to that phrase.

      Reply
  19. melissa
    October 26, 2010 at 5:14 pm (14 years ago)

    you are one sexy cook! and all in 4 ingredients!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  20. Larry
    November 4, 2010 at 11:12 am (14 years ago)

    Hey I just wanted to say you are a sexy looking cook. I am an avid reader of your blog. I liked the cute censored picture too. Have you ever done naked house cleaning? try it sometime Girls.
    Thanks for the recipe too.
    Larry

    Reply
  21. G.B.
    May 5, 2013 at 5:07 am (11 years ago)

    Someone at work just brought in a pineapple lasagna. I googled and found yours which seems basically similar but easier! Yeah! I can’t wait to make it.

    You look fantastic cooking in the buff btw. If you had trouble finding a cameraman, I’d have to kidnap and threaten somebody. Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  22. GMDYMVGUDACKMNRH
    August 29, 2018 at 4:08 pm (6 years ago)

    I like the valuable info you supply in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and take a look at once more right here regularly. I’m quite sure I will be told lots of new stuff proper here! Good luck for the following!

    Reply

4Pingbacks & Trackbacks on Project Tasteless, Naked Chef Challenge: My Pasta

  1. […] 26, 2010 at 12:47 pm I wasn’t going to post a Tuesday Blag today since I shared my Project Tasteless, Naked Chef Challenge with you all late Sunday night. Being naked on the internet is a scary thing, but a thing I had to […]

  2. […] October 24, I posted photos of myself on the internet wearing nothing but an apron as part of Rachel’s […]

  3. […] Y. Yummy food you make: Magnolia Banana Pudding and My Pasta […]

Leave a Reply