This is the perfect recipe for so many occasions, because it looks impressive, doesn't take too long, its super simple, and it really doesn't take that many ingredients!
First up Your ingredients her bellow:
Here's what I used but you can kinda mix and mach and sub what you want, have some fun with it!
-1 Box of rotini pasta noodles
-2 Bellpeppers (I only really like yellow)
-1 Large Onion (or two smaller ones)
~5-6 White Mushrooms
-1/2 Bag of Mixed Vegetables (from the freezer section of your local market)
-1 Jar (or can) of your favorite pre-made pasta sauce
-Some Olive Oil
OPTIONALS
-Broccoli (I planned on adding it but mine went bad too quickly!)
-tablespoon or so of Balsamic Vinegar
-Some Garlic (to taste)
WARNING As pictured here this makes A LOT OF PASTA. That's pretty much how I do it, I like to bust this one out when I have company over and then I have plenty left to eat leftovers for the next few days! Feel free to half everything you see here and just end up with enough for a couple people.
OKAY LETS GET STARTED:
First off you're gonna need two pans and two free burners on your stove for this one...
Smaller pan is gonna be for the sauce to cook in and the larger one is for cookin' your noodles!
First off fill the larger pan with just under 3/4s full and put it on high until it boils.
Once it Boils put the whole box of noodles in (keep in mind this makes A LOT) and add some olive oil and salt to ensure the noodles cook all the way through and keep on stirring once in a while so the noodles don't get stuck together or to the pan (they do seem enjoy each other's company a little too much)
Now in the smaller pan... Throw a couple of dabs of Olive oil in there and chop your onion(s) and add to the pan.
Let this cook for a little while at medium heat till the onions are almost looking transparent and smelling delicious.
WHILE the onions are cooking, is the perfect time to chop your mushrooms and bell peppers....
When the onions look good add the chopped Mushrooms and bell peppers...
Here's where I like to add some sea salt and crushed pepper to your liking (you can also add the chopped garlic right now) :D
And when the mushrooms are looking darker and mushier (cooked basically) and the onions are now fully transparent it's time to add the MIXED VEGETABLES!
Throw them on top and let the frozen veggies become not-so-frozen veggies!
And while this is going on you can switch back to the larger pan (that hopefully you've been stirring!) and the noodles should look all cooked and yummy now, looking hopefully somewhat like this... (takes only about 12-15 minutes of cooking to get to this point depending on how hot you're cooking them at)
Turn off the burner for the larger pan and then strain the noodles under a cold-tap and then throw the noodles back into the pan for a few to cool down, while we go back and finish up the sauce!
Okay stir in your now sweaty veggies and it show start to be smelling REALLY good now!
You can season the (soon to be) sauce to your hearts content now! I like to add a lot of pepper, some thyme, oregano and a tiny bit of basil.
Now you can add the pasta sauce and just step back and let all the ingredients cook together making some serious magic happen. Stir occasionally and season again to taste. should only take 4-10 minutes.
And I think just adding a tiny bit of balsamic vinegar really seals the whole deal...
Then when everything looks yummy and delicious and you cant wait anymore...
...add the entire smaller sauce pan to the bigger pan of noodles that's just chillin. Gently stir (this is where I always make a big mess!)
AND SERVE IMMEDIATELY!!
You won't even know what hit you! I MADE THIS? Just try not to look as shocked as you company, the best chefs are never surprised with their own creations amazing-ness (or so it seems)
Happy Eating!
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