Trader Joe's has this great pesto tortellini pasta in their fridge section that you boil for 6 minutes and it's done. One of our favorite summer dishes is this pasta topped with fresh vegetables. Here's what we do: (serves 3)
Start boiling a big pot of water with a dash of salt. Meanwhile chop up a head of broccoli, a couple carrots, 5 or 6 mushrooms and a small onion. When the water reaches boiling, add the carrots. Let the carrots cook for about 2 minutes while adding 2 Tbs. of grapeseed oil to a frying pan and heat up. Begin sauteing the onions in the frying pan. Add the broccoli and Trader Joe's pesto tortellini pasta to the boiling water with carrots. When the onions are soft, add the mushrooms and continue sauteing. while things are cooking, chop up a few green onions and a few small tomatoes. Grate some parmesan cheese or cheat like us and use Trader Joe's pre-grated parm.
Everything should finish about the same time in about 6 or 7 minutes (theoretically). Drain the water from the pasta, broccoli and carrots and serve. Top with sauteed mushrooms and onions and chopped tomato and green onion. Toss with a Tbs. of grapeseed oil and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Delicious, light and refreshing!
We also sometimes add frozen corn to the boiling pot of water, or frozen green beans if we are running low on fresh veggies. Zucchini would also be good-oh yeah!
2 comments:
Yum, veggie pasta looks good! what a way to spice up plain old tortellini! So about coming down there this summer...I have a friend who just had a baby 2 weeks ago and in 2 weeks or so are moving to Greenville, SC. I am thinking of going to visit her and help them move in and they told me that the nearest airport is in Charlotte. So, here's what I'm thinking, I come down 1 or 2 days early and hang out with you guys and then they can come pick me up from your house! My dates are kind of flexible but I was thinking of being at your house August 9th 10th or 11th for a night or two. Let me know, it would be great to come see you and Paul! And I think I'm going to take amtrak there! It's only $140 round trip! and a fun experience
That would be fantastic!!! We would love to have you over!
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