Pasta Primavera

This is a healthy dish loaded with lots of vegetables so of course I didn't like it. Rarely do we cook without meat but this was a nice change.

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

12 oz. penne

2 Tbsp oil

1 tsp min garlic

1 1/2 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp black pepper

3 bell peppers-green, red & yellow- cut into strips

8 oz sliced mushrooms

14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained 

1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Cook pasta by package directions; drain and set aside

In large skillet on medium high, heat oil

Add onion and garlic & cook for 1 minute

Add pepper strips & mushrooms, cook for 2 minutes 

Add undrained tomatoes, basil and black pepper

Bring to boil then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes

Toss vegetable mix with pasta & parmesan cheese

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White BBQ Chicken

A dish with an interesting play on barbecue sauce. This was a great meal and tastes a lot better than it looks :) I thought the amount of pepper was going to be strong but the sugar really balanced it out. 

White BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

1.5 lbs. boneless chicken breast or thighs

Sauce:

2 cups mayonnaise

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 Tbsp coarsely ground pepper

3 tsp sugar

6 Tbsp vinegar

Slice chicken into serving pieces.

Combine sauce ingredients and pour over chicken in greased baking dish.

Cover, bake @ 350 for 45 minutes

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Ingredients

Combine sauce ingredients

Cool Summer Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is a great dish for a quick lunch/dinner or to bring to a potluck. It is easy to make and incredibly tasty.

Pasta Salad

Ingredients

4 cups cooked pasta

8 oz cooked ham pieces

4 oz cheddar cheese, cubed (we used sharp cheddar)

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

3 carrots- peeled, julienned, & lightly steamed

2 green onions sliced

Dressing: 

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1tsp sugar

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp Dijon

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp pepper

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.

In small second bowl, stir together dressing. 

Pour dressing over salad items & toss to coat.

Refrigerate 1 hour & serve chilled.

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Ingredients

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl

In small second bowl, stir together dressing. 

Pour dressing over salad items & toss to coat.

Refrigerate 1 hour & serve chilled.