Pasta with Pesto and Veggies

April 15, 2024

I had a busy and productive weekend, but not a lot of time for cooking. On Saturday I went to a quilt show at a local church, this was the first show I've been to in years. I tend to be very shy, but was made to feel so welcome, I never even thought about it. I really enjoyed it, I had forgotten how much fun crafty people are! There were some amazing quilts on display, now the wheels are turning in my head, lots of ideas are playing around there. I am also considering starting a craft blog when time allows. After the show I came home inspired to work for a few hours on a quilt that's been half done for a few years. Now it's three quarters done ;)
For dinner I threw together a quick meal of pasta and veggies, so I could hurry up and get back to work.

I served it with some roasted garlic and asparagus. I have been eating so much raw food lately that I was really craving a cooked meal.

Pasta With Pesto And Veggies

1 lb. pea pods

1 red pepper, sliced

1/4 of a red onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tomatoes, chopped

few tablespoons water or veggie broth

1 lb.whole wheat rotini, cooked and drained

8 oz. homemade or your favorite pesto

Cook pasta and drain.

While pasta is cooking, stir fry pea pods, pepper, onion and garlic in a little water or veggie broth 4-5 min. till crisp tender. Add tomatoes and cook a minute or two longer. Toss veggies with pasta and pesto.

This goes well with salad, but I needed a break from all the salads I've been eating, so I roasted some asparagus to go with it.

Hope you're all having a happy Monday!

April 17, 2024