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Linguine with Mushroom Bolognese. 4/12/21
Monday’s whole grain linguine was topped with a Bolognese which was vegan/vegetarian and sat on a bed of raw Lacinato kale. Mushroom Bolognese is a delicious vegetable based spaghetti sauce. I posted a lengthy discussion and recipe back in February. … Continue reading
Posted in American, Italian, Kitchen tips, Pasta, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Vegan night-salad and pasta with broccoli and mushrooms. 3/22/21
I admit to being lazy when it comes to salad. If I can get an assortment of salad greens already washed I am all for it. For Monday’s salad I used a bagged chopped salad that included some bitter greens. … Continue reading
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Light shrimp scampi with whole grain linguine. 3/9/21
Slight change in plans for dinner tonight. We were supposed to be having classic chicken but when we went in the freezer there was no chicken. So we made Friday’s dinner instead. You never have to twist my arm to … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Healthy tips, Italian, Pasta, pescatarian, Recipes, Shellfish, Vegetables
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Fresh, vegan sauce for penne. 7/18/20
Pasta is one of my favorite foods to eat. But I really have to watch the sauces that I pair with it so I do not exceed my caloric intake for the day. For me, what could be better than … Continue reading
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Orecchiette with broccolini and mushrooms. 7/9/20
I first ate orecchiette with bitter greens in October, 2011 in the quaint town of Alberobello, Italy. Alberobello is the home of the Trulli, conical buildings which house everything, restaurants, hotels, churches, and especially gift shops. It is a great … Continue reading
Ditalini with chickpeas and veg. 7/1/20
This is one of John’s favorite things to eat. If I ask him what vegetarian dish he would like to have, he invariably chooses this chickpea stew. We load up our stew with lots of vegetables to make it even … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Legumes, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Orecchiette with broccoli and mushrooms. 6/6/20
While the water was heating up I cooked the mushrooms until they were browned and then added some garlic and onion to the sauté. When the onions had softened I turned the flame to low and waited until the pasta … Continue reading
Penne with broccolini and mushrooms. 5/23/20
If you are like me and trying to cut back on carbs or calories, you are probably trying to eat a smaller portion of pasta. It is sad I know to see that wee amount in your bowl. I make … Continue reading
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Rotini with mushroom/meat sauce. 5/13/20
Just looking at this bowl of pasta makes me happy! Even though I only allowed myself two ounces of pasta and two ounces of meat, the small pieces of mushroom mimicked the meat, and the sauce was plentiful and delicious. … Continue reading
Vegan/vegetarian rotini and asparagus. 5/8/20
I usually make this pasta dish with penne because it mimics more closely the look of the asparagus. But when I went to the store in search of whole grain penne there was none to be found. In fact about … Continue reading
