Looking for an easy way to turn simple store-bought ravioli into a gourmet restaurant style pasta? Try jazzing them up with a variety of sautéed vegetables all presented in a way that gets a “Wow that looks so good” type of reaction. I made these spinach ravioli for my twins birthday party last weekend and rather than do my usual marinara sauce I wanted to give these ravioli a more sophisticated presentation. To accomplish this I sautéed a variety of spring-inspired veggies such as peas, broccolini, and green onions and tossed in briny olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Continue reading Jazzed up Ravioli with Sautéed Vegetables
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Veggie Ramen Bowl
There is something about a giant bowl of ramen noodle soup on a chilly evening that soothes the body and the soul. For all you folks who are still in the thick of winter, this one’s for you. This is not a quick eat and go type of meal, but then what ramen bowl really is? Ramen in broth begs to be savored and enjoyed slowly. This delicious hot soup will force you to sit together for dinner and slowly sip the broth, eat the veggies, and slurp the noodles 🍜. Continue reading Veggie Ramen Bowl
Simple Pasta for Lazy Evenings. Baked Pasta with Marinara Sauce
It was a cool February Wednesday evening yesterday and the kids were on break from school. On days like this my twins seem to always ask me to make something “fun” for dinner. I never know what that means, what does make a “fun dinner” mean anyway? In return I always ask them, “What does that mean, a fun dinner?” Well to them “fun dinner” usually means a pasta or risotto for one twin, and for the other twin its usually Asian food. On this evening since the three of us were just lazing around all day I was in the mood for what I call a “lazy meal.” Enter this super simple baked pasta. When I made this pasta I was thinking of making a “fun dinner” with minimal effort. Continue reading Simple Pasta for Lazy Evenings. Baked Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Roasted Veggie Campanelle Pasta
One of my all-time favorite pasta that my family loves is a roasted veggie pasta that I make very often. I keep the ratio of veggies to pasta very high as more veggies and less pasta equals more good for you veggies in every bite. With roasted veggies in a pasta dish, you pretty much don’t need anything else. Just a little garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and olive oil. That’s it. A wide variety of veggies get roasted for this pasta and release a lovely sweet caramelized flavor that gives the dish it’s wonderful taste. Continue reading Roasted Veggie Campanelle Pasta
Cabbage Shishito Pepper Stir Fry Noodles
With ingredients readily available at the grocery store this is a quick and easy noodle dish to make for a delicious week night dinner. With all things good such as ginger, garlic, cabbage, peppers and tofu, this stir fry noodle is positively delicious and healthy too. The best part of this homemade noodle stir-fry is that it’s easier to make than one might think!. Continue reading Cabbage Shishito Pepper Stir Fry Noodles
Eggplant Fennel Pasta Bake
There is something truly comforting about a good bowl of warm pasta all tomatoey and cheesy that just screams comfort food. How then can one take a feel good pasta and make it veggie healthy as well? Add in finely cut vegetables and bake with some gooey cheese and no one will ever know that the pasta is loaded with good for you vegetables. This pasta is packed with eggplant and fennel but you could easily try this recipe with any of your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, cauliflower, and zucchini just to give you a few ideas. Really an easy and delicious pasta bake this is and I can’t wait to share the recipe with you! Continue reading Eggplant Fennel Pasta Bake
Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce
I know I know, I’m so late to using spaghetti squash as angel hair pasta substitute bandwagon. My eldest daughter has been telling me for years “Mom, you have to try spaghetti squash instead of pasta, it’s so good! It’s part of the Whole30 plan.” But honestly I just couldn’t do it! I would tell her “I only have pasta maybe twice a month, and when I crave pasta I want pasta! Not a veggie substitute.” As you can see I’ve known about spaghetti squash for a long time, but just couldn’t bring myself to make it as a pasta substitute. So yeah, I was a holdout. Continue reading Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce
Conchiglie Pasta with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Leeks
I made this quick and easy pasta dish for a dinner I was hosting last week with our good friends Jo and Oliver for a low-key September dinner that is filling as it is delicious. At this time of year chanterelle mushrooms get featured at the grocery stores so I decided to use these in-season mildly flavored wild mushrooms to make this simple pasta dish. Simple because my friend Jo doesn’t eat any spices, and all this has are simple ingredients such as mushrooms, leeks, garlic, salt and pepper, pasta and cheese. Nothing fancy, but delicious nonetheless. Continue reading Conchiglie Pasta with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Leeks
Pasta Pomodoro with Fresh Tomato and Basil
Pasta Pomodoro with fresh tomatoes and basil has to be the easiest and most delicious of Italian pastas. It’s hard not to like the pure feel good flavors of fresh tomato, garlic, and basil all tossed in a pasta with olive oil. Positively comfort food this dish is. In summer when fresh juicy plump tomatoes are in abundance in the garden and at the Farmers Markets, pasta pomodoro is the perfect dish to highlight the glorious tomato. Continue reading Pasta Pomodoro with Fresh Tomato and Basil
Making Fresh Bow Tie Pasta with Friends
Fresh homemade pasta truly has a taste onto its own. Tender pasta that is soft yet al-dente is so delicious that anything you add to it tastes amazing. We learnt how to make fresh homemade pasta from our friend Rose a while back and she learnt how to make pasta from a local Italian chef while vacationing in Italy, so you know it’s delicious! Continue reading Making Fresh Bow Tie Pasta with Friends
