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Category Archives: Pasta
Vegan/vegetarian white bean stew. 5/14/19
Today I went to see my doctor who prescribed a course of treatment for my bronchitis. I am feeling better right away! And am I hungry. We started our dinner with chickpea crostini. This is a combination of mashed chickpeas, … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Italian, Legumes, Mediterranean, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged canapes, chickpeas, stew, White beans
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Spaghetti Bolognese 5/13/19
Since I have not been very interested in cooking and eating due to my cold (which is going on for 10 days now!), John suggested spaghetti Bolognese for dinner tonight knowing that it is one of my favorites. My ingredients … Continue reading
Pasta with tuna and snow peas. 5/8/19
Pasta with tuna and snow peas is a dish you can make in less than a half an hour. As a base for the sauce I sauteed onion, garlic, and pepper flakes in a little olive oil. While the water … Continue reading
Feed a cold? Chicken soup!
As predicted I have a cold. Our daughter has been suffering with a bad one this past week and now I have caught it. Just so you know the old saying, “Feed a cold, starve a fever” is incorrect. According … Continue reading
Posted in American, Instant Pot, Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables
Tagged Chicken soup, noodles
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Chicken Parmesan. 5/3/19
While I was eating the chicken Parmesan I was thinking, “Why don’t we eat this more often? It is so good!” John split the breasts in half longitudinally so that we each had two thinner pieces. He sautéed them in … Continue reading
Vegan springtime pasta. 4/29/19
What shouts Spring more than asparagus?! I bought a few too many spears for our holiday dinner on Saturday so I used them in my Meatless Monday dinner, Penne with Asparagus. I cut the asparagus to mimic the shape of … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Italian, Pasta, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged asparagus, pasta
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Mediterranean vegan spaghetti. 4/18/19
We got back from our trip yesterday and I am ready to get cooking again! John and I each gained about 4 lbs. eating our way across the Atlantic, Spain, and France. We are going to work on this weight … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Healthy tips, Italian, Mediterranean, Pasta, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged capers, garlic, olives, onion, San Marzano tomatoes, Whole wheat spaghetti
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Pasta fagioli. 3/26/19
John is working at his office today so I am flying solo tonight for dinner. This pasta fagioli is based on a recipe by Giada De Laurentiis of Food Network fame. You can take a look at her recipe here. … Continue reading
Posted in Italian, Legumes, Pasta, Pork, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, pancetta, pasta fagioli, soup
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Meatless Monday: Asparagus and Penne. 3/26/19
Eating asparagus always tastes like springtime. I am old enough to remember when asparagus was only available for a few weeks and during that time it seemed like asparagus was omnipresent in every meal. Now, of course, we can eat … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Italian, Pasta, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged asparagus, parmesan, pasta, penne
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Lasagna. 3/20/19
When we were planning this week’s menu, John suggested we have a family favorite that we hadn’t had for quite a while. Hmm, Kenwood shrimp? Eggplant parmigiana? BBQ ribs? I suggest lasagna – end of discussion. Who does not love … Continue reading
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