GUILT-FREE GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD1 lb. Gemelli Pasta (or your favorite)1 (6.35-oz.) jar basil pesto½ c. mayoSea salt/black pepper to taste2 c. frozen peas, cook according to package directions2 c. steamed asparagus, chopped1 ½ c. chickpeas, drained and rinsed¾ c…
ANYTIME LEMON-ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES2 c. cherry tomatoes1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces4 T. olive oil, divided1 c. orzo½ c. chopped red onion½ c. shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano¼ c. chopped parsley¼ c. toasted pine nutsZest of…
HERBED-ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP1 lb. orzoSalt, black pepperOlive oil1 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp, seasoned2 T. minced garlic½ c. good quality olive oil½ c. fresh lemon juice1 c. chopped green onions1 bunch chopped fresh parsley¼ c. chopped fresh dill1 medium red…
TANTALIZING GRILLED VEGGIE ORZO PASTA SALAD1 ½ c. uncooked orzo pasta1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved1 T. minced garlicOlive oil spray1 red onion, quartered1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded, sliced into chunks)1 large zucchini, sliced into thick roundsKosher…
ROASTED MUSHROOM AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD1 (8-oz.) container of fresh sliced mushrooms1 pt. of cherry tomatoes, halved3 T. minced garlic1 T. dried oregano, crushed1 T. olive oil6 oz. dried whole grain penne pasta2 T. olive oil2 T. white wine vinegarBlack…
Ultimate Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella ULTIMATE PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA8 oz. uncooked whole-grain farfalle2 c. fresh basil leaves3 T. good quality olive oil1 T. lemon zestKosher salt, black pepper1 garlic clove1 c. grape tomatoes,…
AMAZING ZOODLES, ASPARAGUS AND PEA DISH1-2 lbs. zoodles (zucchini, yellow squash, butternut squash, etc.) Can be a mixture or just one of the zoodles1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed1 (8-oz.) bag frozen peas, cooked according to package directionsItalian dressingOlive oilSalt, black…
ITALIAN PAPPARDELLE PASTA AL LIMONE1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks1 carton fresh mushrooms, slicedCorn kernels off of 2 cobs1 pint cherry tomatoes1 egg yolk½ c. heavy cream¼ c. grated Parmesan cheese, more for servingZest and juice of 2 lemons8…
COMFORTING MAC & CHEESE WITH FRESH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTOKosher salt, black pepper1 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½” pieces8 oz. elbow macaroni4 T. butter, cut into pieces¾ c. evaporated milk, not FF2 eggs12 c. Fontina, coarsely grated1 oz…
TASTY BLT MACARONI SALAD½ c. Miracle whip or mayo½ c. sour cream or Greek yogurt¼ c. chopped fresh basilZest of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemonKosher salt, black pepper, to taste1 t. minced garlic1 (16-oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni, cook according to…