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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sunday Family Dinner

DELICIOUS (and healthy) fall food your family will LOVE for SUNDAY night dinner.

Penne with Summer Squash, Zucchini, and Sugar Snap Peas
(courtesy of FoodFit)

Ingredients: (Serves 4)
1 pound penne rigate
1 cup low-sodium canned chicken broth
1/2 pound summer squash, seeded and julienned
1/2 pound zucchini, seeded and julienned
1/4 pound sugar snap peas
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Bring 1/2 gallon of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a skillet large enough to hold the vegetables. Add the vegetables to the chicken stock and steam, covered for about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. When the vegetables are just tender, add the cooked penne and the olive oil and toss until it is heated through.
4. Divide the pasta and vegetables evenly among 4 warmed plates or bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese and basil.
5. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups pasta and vegetables


Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges from Cooking Light MagazineIngredients6 med. sweet potatoes (about 2 1/4 lbs.)
cooking spray
2 t. sugar or splenda
1/2 t salt
1/4 t grd red pepper
1/8 t black pepper
1/8 - 1/4 t grd cumin
Directions: 1)  Preheat oven to 475
2) Peel & cut swt. potatoes in quarters or smaller.  Place potatoes in a large bowl, coating w. cooking spray.  Combine sugar, salt, and pepper, (& opt. cumin if desired ) and sprinkle over potatoes, tossing well to coat.
3)  Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.  Bake at 475 for 15 - 25 min. until tender and beginning to brown.

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