Jul 18, 2011

Pasta and greens, heavy on the greens.

I just made an amazing dish, so now you're all going to hear about it.

Cut and prepare some green beans, asparagus, cucumber, green (or red) pepper, green onion and yellow (or red) onion and throw in a pan.
Add some oil (canola, of course, and remember, less is more) and crushed or minced garlic.
Turn on the heat and mix it up.
Let it start to simmer...tsss....yeah~~.
Add some salt, ground pepper, Mrs. Dash, chili powder (optional), and cumin (not optional - this is what makes green beans not suck).
Keep mixing it.
Smelling it yet? Good.
I forgot to say this before, and my mouse and arrow keys are broke, so I'm saying it now: At some point, start boiling some water, and chuck in your favorite pasta (penne and bowtie are both great for this). I suggest using less pasta then veggies, they are the stars here, with pasta playing a supporting role. Prepare al dente.
Drain pasta and add to frying pan. Keep frying them together on a lower heat until they are mixed perfectly.
Add some Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy knowing that since you cook, you are better then those who don't.

Variations:
Skip the parm and use eggless noodles to go vegan.
Zucchini and squash can also be added.
Grilled chicken can also be added.

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