Wednesday, November 14, 2007

FOOD: PASTA & PEPPERS


need an idea for a quick meal? try birdie butter's favorite
penne pasta with roasted red pepper sauce & fresh baby spinach
ingredients:
1 box of penne pasta
1 jar of archer farms roasted red pepper sauce (can be found at target)
1 bag of baby spinach (fresh)
salt to taste
parmesan cheese (optional topping)
directions: boil water in a saucepan, add a dash of salt to the water, add pasta to boiling water (i use 1/2 a box you can use more if you like), cook about 12-14 minutes, drain, add sauce (about 1/2 depending on how much pasta you cook), add 1 cup of spinach, mix all ingredients, add salt to taste. top with fresh parmesan cheese if you like. it's tasty & healthy (use whole wheat pasta as a healthier option). enjoy

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