When my mom was visiting a few weeks ago, she made this yummy pasta dinner. It's very simple and great for those nights when you need to use produce before it spoils. I used a few more artichoke hearts than she did because Peter and I really love artichokes! I also decided to add shrimp (just because I had a lot leftover) but I think it would also be very tasty with chicken.
Veggie Pasta
4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
1/2 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1 can artichoke hearts
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup button mushrooms
1/4 green onion, diced
1 clove garlic, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Prepare spaghetti according to package intsructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Saute until fragrant and then remove the garlic.
Add the green onion, tomatoes and mushrooms. Keep over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and saute for 5-6 minutes.
Reduce heat slightly and add the shrimp and spaghetti. Combine thouroughly and cook until the shrimp is pink and tender.
Top with parmesan cheese.
I'm not going to lie...I don't like most breakfast food but I am married to someone who LOVES breakfast. This is a take on one of P's favorite dishes from our old haunt in Houston, Baby Barnaby's. We are still looking for our favorite breakfast spot here in Denver so in the meantime P will continue to enjoy my version of his beloved Green Eggs!
Green Eggs
serves one
2 large eggs, beaten with fork
1/2 cup jarred artichoke hearts, chopped
1 handful spinach
1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
In nonstick skillet melt butter over medium heat. Saute the jalapeno for about one minute. Drop handful of spinach on top and wait until it begins to wilt. Add the artichokes and mix for about a 30 seconds. Add the eggs and scramble. When eggs are thouroughly scrambled and mixed with the jalapeno, spinach and artichoke hearts remove from heat. Sprinkle with the monterey jack cheese and serve warm.
