I just ran this evening for the first time in two months and let me say, damn it feels good! (Though tomorrow is gonna hurt haha) But when I got back I didn't want something heavy like rice or potatoes to hold me down, so opted for as light as possible quick and easy pasta, but instead of drenching it in a heavy sauce why not try something new and try an invisible sauce? It's so quick/easy/good you won't see it coming! (<-haha that last pun is courtesy of my roommate)
Okay let's get down to business, what do you need?
Ingredients
-1 box of Pasta (any kind really but I went with the bow-tie kind, seems fitting cause I've been listening to Fred Astaire all day ;D)
-Olive Oil
-Frozen Veggies (your choice, I went with Peas & Corn simple & easy)
-1 Onion
Optional:
-Garlic (not required but I do love it)
-Fresh Veggies (I used 1 tomato)
-Balsamic Vinegar or Italian Salad Dressing (if you want it a bit of a 'zing' to it
-Mushrooms?
Okay if there's one thing you should know by now if you follow this blog at all it's how to make pasta, cause it's one of my favorite quick n' easy things to make so you might just fly through on autopilot with this one...
Chop one whole ONION and mix in GARLIC & MUSHROOMS(if you're using them) and then put it on med-high heat and simmer in OLIVE OIL until the onions star to look clear or translucent (they're preparing to be invisible!)
In a second pot get the noodles started, bring water to a boil add the pasta some salt and olive oil, stir occasionally...
Okay back at your 'saucy' pot, now that your onions are looking ghostly you can add all the frozen veggies you evil little heart desires...
Probably a good time to add some more olive oil too once all that defrosts a bit, and you can turn down the heat too. The "star" (hehe) of this meal is the olive oil, so treat him with the respect he deserves...
Don't forget to stir your noodles!! ;)
Once the Veggies are looking moist and smelling good you can turn down the heat, and add any fresh veggies you got to the pot... my choice this evening was one big fat TOMATO...
After you add those it's another good time to add some more olive oil (it's the main ingredient!) And if you want a 'zing-yer' pasta you can add some BALSAMIC VINEGAR or try some Italian SALAD DRESSING (it's mostly oil anyways)
.and then you're pretty much just waiting on your noodles to finish up...
When they're done, drain & rinse those bad-boys then plop them back in your pan...
and add the invisible sauce & veggies all in the same pan...
Might even go for another round or olive oil to slick everything up? (depends on how much has burned away aready...)
Salt & Pepper & SPICE to taste! (maybe some basil, or tyme?)
And serve! Complete with dramatic lighting and everything!!
Happy Eating!
