The Main Dish
Do you want homemade pasta in under 10 minutes? Well, your wish is my command. Today's featured recipe for 2 is ready in 8 minutes! And what's even better, this recipe requires minimal ingredients, and yet it has a big impact on your taste-buds.
The Side Dish
I'll be serving the Spicy Tomato Basil Capellini with a Caesar Salad, but I've put a unique spin on this classic side dish by grilling the romaine hearts. Grilling romaine lettuce gives the salad new and exciting flavors that you'll be sure to enjoy.
Do you want homemade pasta in under 10 minutes? Well, your wish is my command. Today's featured recipe for 2 is ready in 8 minutes! And what's even better, this recipe requires minimal ingredients, and yet it has a big impact on your taste-buds.
The Side Dish
I'll be serving the Spicy Tomato Basil Capellini with a Caesar Salad, but I've put a unique spin on this classic side dish by grilling the romaine hearts. Grilling romaine lettuce gives the salad new and exciting flavors that you'll be sure to enjoy.
Spicy Tomato Basil Pasta
Total Time: 8 minutes
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
What you'll need
4 ounces angel hair pasta (about 1/4 of the box)
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken stock
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While the pasta cooks, combine tomato, basil pesto, red pepper flakes and salt in a medium skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, or until tomato softens.
Total Time: 8 minutes
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
What you'll need
4 ounces angel hair pasta (about 1/4 of the box)
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken stock
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While the pasta cooks, combine tomato, basil pesto, red pepper flakes and salt in a medium skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, or until tomato softens.
3. Add pasta and chicken stock. Toss gently. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves (optional).
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad
Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
What you'll need
2 romaine hearts
3 scallions, chopped
1 hard boiled egg, diced
2 tablespoons light Caesar dressing
1 garlic clove, pressed with a garlic press
cooking spray
Directions
1. Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cut 2 romaine hearts in half lengthwise, coat with cooking spray.
Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
What you'll need
2 romaine hearts
3 scallions, chopped
1 hard boiled egg, diced
2 tablespoons light Caesar dressing
1 garlic clove, pressed with a garlic press
cooking spray
Directions
1. Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cut 2 romaine hearts in half lengthwise, coat with cooking spray.
3. Place romaine hearts, cut side down, on the grill rack.
* Tip -- before placing the romaine hearts on the grill I would grease the grill grate as well. Also, I'd remove any of the thin lettuce leaves as these will easily fall through the grill rack.
* Tip -- before placing the romaine hearts on the grill I would grease the grill grate as well. Also, I'd remove any of the thin lettuce leaves as these will easily fall through the grill rack.
4. Grill for 5 minutes or until romaine is tender and browned.
5. While the lettuce is grilling, mix together Caesar dressing and garlic.
6. Drizzle lettuce with dressing, and sprinkle with scallions and diced egg. Serve and enjoy!
6. Drizzle lettuce with dressing, and sprinkle with scallions and diced egg. Serve and enjoy!
Recipes adapted from Weight Watchers Four Ingredient 10 Minute Recipes Magazine. I absolutely love this magazine! It is definitely one of my new favorite cooking magazines!
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