One Pot Wonder

Tonight I tested out a way of cooking pasta that I had never thought of before and I guarantee I will never be using sauce out of a jar again.  This recipe is simple, quick, and best of all full of fresh flavor.  Give it a try and you will never cook pasta with water and jarred sauce again.

Low Carb Pasta with Spinach and Herbs:

Ingredients:
1 box Dreamfield's Spaghetti Noodles
4 cups vegetable broth
1 package frozen spinach
1 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 container mushrooms
1/2 tbsp. dried basil
1/2 tbsp. dried oregano
1/2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tbsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
black pepper
Grated Parmesan and Romano Cheese

Directions:
Add the vegetable broth to a soup pot and break the pasta in halves, adding to the pot.  Add the tomatoes, olive oil, spinach, onion, garlic, and all herbs to the pot.  Make sure all ingredients are submerged in the liquid.  Place the lid on top of the pot and bring to a rolling boil.  Remove the lid and reduce to medium heat.  Cook for 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.  Stir the pot frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.  Sprinkle with Parmesan and Romano and serve warm.

Low Carb Pasta with Spinach and Herbs

Lemon Spinach and Shrimp Florentine with Baked Cheesy Cherry Tomatoes

These two recipes compliment one another so well that they can share a post.  I used Dreamfield's Pasta and highly recommend it if you have never tried their line of products.  Dreamfield's only has 5 digestible carbs per serving.  It is a great option for those on low carb diets or diabetics and tastes terrific.  Any pasta can be substituted in this recipe though.

Lemon Spinach and Shrimp Florentine

Ingredients:
8 ounces of angel hair pasta
2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 package spinach

Directions:
1.)  Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well, set, aside, and keep warm.

2.)  In a large skillet, melt the butter. Then add the shrimp, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through. Add the cooked pasta, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and spinach. Cook until the spinach begins to wilt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and serve immediately. This recipe serves 4 people.

Baked Cheesy Cherry Tomatoes with Herbs

Ingredients:
1 container cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper
½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil

Directions:
1.)  Chop the tomatoes into halves and arrange them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and salt and pepper the tomatoes to your liking.

2.)  Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top then with the thyme, oregano, and basil.

3.)  Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes.