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Balsamic spinach pasta

This pasta dish is something we have frequently and there are a few reasons for that. For starters, this is my wife’s favorite pasta dish. I think she would have it every week if she could. Secondly, it’s a real light weight dish that nobody should feel guilty about eating. The list of diet friendly ingredients include whole wheat pasta, spinach, fresh tomatoes and lots of garlic. Finally, we just like it because it tastes great. This balsamic pasta dish brings a balanced flavors to the table in every bite, from the savory flavors of roasted garlic to the sweetness of roasted tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, you won’t find any jealous taste buds here.

The balsamic pasta dish goes great with chicken piccata. Read more

About this time of year we always have fresh tomatoes piling up in the kitchen window. This is the perfect time to make some fresh sauce and freeze it for the winter. One sauce that I like to make is a light creamy roasted tomato sauce. This sauce is simple and mild, so it pairs well with ravioli because it won’t over power the flavors of the filling. Read more