Thursday, March 22, 2012

Penne Almond Primavera $6.62

Ingredients
2 tsp dried onion .10
1/4 cup olive oil .25
2 tsp garlic powder .10
1 cup pitted black olives.99
1 can diced tomatoes 1.79
1 cup peas.99
12 ounces pasta 1.20
1/3 sliced almonds 1.20

I made this meal on the fly.  I decided at last minute I wanted pasta for dinner,  and rummaged through my pantry and this awesome pasta came together.  The pasta was delicious, colorful and healthy.  Starting with the tomatoes which contain vitamin A, C, Pottasium, B complex and most importantly lycopenes.  Lycopenes act as an amazing antioxident.   Almonds offer high levels of vitamin E, which is great for skin and hair.  It also helps to protect other vitamins from being destroyed by free radicals, therefor a powerful antioxidant.  Peas contain vitamin K and C and lots of fiber and mushrooms contain vitamin D, whihc is a mood enhancer.

Cook pasta to instruction
meanwhile heat on medium an ungreased skillet and toss almonds in skillet.
shake pan until almonds are lightly browned about 3 minute, remove almond and put asside
halve black olives
Heat olive oil in skillet on medium, add onion and garlic powder
saute for 1 minute
add peas, olives, mushrooms and tomatoes
saute for 3 more minutes and almonds last 30 second
drain pasta
add pasta to skillet with vegetables and almonds
toss
serve with parm cheese

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