Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Sauteed Green Beans and Garlic Scapes






The combination of cooked vegetables, pasta, and some seasonings/sauce is a really classic standby for me. It only takes the creativity of looking in your fridge but there's pretty much endless variations.

Step 1: Boil a package of pasta (I've been getting more into whole wheat pasta lately, but whatever floats your boat).
Step 2: Heat up a teaspoon of oil in a big skillet and toss in whatever veggies you have on hand. We had garlic scapes and green beans. Saute until everything's soft and browned.
Step 3: Drain the pasta. Put a little in each bowl and toss with a capful of lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Step 4: Top with the sauteed veggies and a little more Parmesan.

I thought this was a pretty good, filling dinner. The garlic scapes that were SUPER potent raw mellowed out a lot with the cooking—they almost even tasted like asparagus once they were done.


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