Pasta Dishes Recipe
Served with choice of soup or our house salad
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Soup or Salad
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Then add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Plate the pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Soup or Salad Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Soup
In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
- 7
Prepare the Salad
In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 8
Make the Salad Dressing
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.
