I would say that's a pretty accurate description of me, and it sounds like a fantastic dish. I will definitely be trying it on my next visit.
Coming from an Italian family, pasta is something I feel like I know a lot about. It can be a very fancy special dish for when we have dinner guests over, or it can be a simple and fairly cheap go-to dinner dish.
My go-to pasta dinner dish is definitely on the simple side. Better yet, it's healthy, kids love it, and it's cheap because I don't even add meat. You could always add some browned ground turkey, chicken, sausage or beef, but sometimes I like to skip the meat.
Ingredients:
-2 small zucchini, shredded
-2 medium/large carrots, shredded
-1 medium yellow onion, diced
-1 package of sliced mushrooms (optional)
-4 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
-1 14.5oz can petite diced tomatoes
-1 8oz can tomato sauce
-1 6oz can tomato paste
-1T Italian Seasoning
-2T Agave nectar or sugar
-salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Saute the carrots, zucchini, onion and mushroom in a small amount of Olive Oil until softened. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. Add all the tomato products and seasonings. Cover and let simmer on low for at least 30 minutes. Serve over your favorite pasta. We like it on Angel Hair the best, with a sprinkle of Parmesan on top. Yummy!
This recipe is my go-to because of how simple it is, and how much my kids love it. I struggle to get my youngest to eat a variety of vegetables, but when I make this recipe I know I won't have to worry about him. And even though I made it with kids in mind, it still has a great taste and textures that grown ups love too. And I almost always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a life-saver when it's 5:00pm and I have nothing ready for dinner.
All this talk about pasta is making me hungry! IF you're in the mood for pasta too, head over to Carraba's Facebook Page and take the quiz as well. Feel free to let me know results if you'd like to!
And if you're really hungry, head over to your nearest Carrabba's for one of their limited time offers available now through July 2011.
Featured Signature Pasta Meal:
Pasto Rambo – Named for the chef who created it, it’s made with shrimp tossed with imported Italian linguine, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes sautéed in our basil lemon butter sauce. Lobster is available instead of shrimp for an additional cost.
Other Limited Time Offers:
Parmesan-crusted Chicken – Topped with fresh arugula and grape tomatoes tossed in a hand-prepared lemon vinaigrette, served with choice of side. Substitution of wood-grilled chicken also available. Pairs well with Estancia Pinot Grigio.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin – Three pork tenderloin medallions wrapped with prosciutto, wood-grilled and topped with an apple and fig infused port wine sauce, served with the vegetable of the day. Pairs well with Coppola Pinot Noir.
Limoncello Bread Pudding – Back by popular demand! Brioche bread pudding made with fresh Madagascar vanilla beans and a rich custard, served hot out of the oven. Topped with Blue Bell vanilla ice cream and drizzled with Carrabba’s homemade Caravella Limoncello liqueur sauce.
Now Introducing:
Peach Sangria – Carrabba’s new light and fruity Peach Sangria blends Copper Ridge White Zinfandel, Absolut Apeach vodka and Patrón Citrónge with a splash of citrus. Topped with a fresh lemon wedge and strawberry, it’s a taste of the Amalfi Coast in spring
I hope this inspires you to get a little creative with your next pasta meal! For more information or to find a Carrabba's location near you, visit www.carrabbas.com.
Disclosure:I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Carrabba’s blogging program, for a gift card worth $50. For more information on how you can participate, .
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