Cilantro-Lime-Garlic Pasta

I had all the ingredients in my fridge, but also found myself craving pasta- so I decided to throw this together and see what would happen. It turned out to be just what I wanted - something light, quick, flavorful, and filling!


Makes: 2 servings (about 2 cups once cooked)

You'll need:
1/2 lime, juiced*
2-3 medium cloves of garlic, minced
3/4-1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cilantro, lightly chopped
4 oz. long pasta (I used angel hair)
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

* You can use more or less depending on preference.


Cook pasta according to box. Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil. Add the halved grape tomatoes when the onions are almost done (translusent in color) so as not to over cook them. Add lime juice and additional olive oil, if needed, and let simmer on low for a few moments while you're draining your pasta. Toss pasta and cilantro in mixture and serve.

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"Mushroom Bruschetta"

I had a craving for the bruschetta that's on the menu at my last job, and though I didn't have scampi butter, thyme, boursin cheese or ciabatta bread, I came up with a quick and easy recipe using only things I had around the kitchen.


I used:

1/2 can original Ro-Tel
3 tablespoons butter
1 (4 oz) can mushrooms, sliced
1/4 medium white onion, sliced
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
3 slices provolone cheese
1 teaspoon ground red Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 leftover hoagie/sandwich roll, sliced 
(the hoagie I used was large enough to make 6 slices)



In a high sided skillet, melt butter with minced garlic. Drain Rotel of any excess liquid and add to skillet, along with mushrooms, onions, and all seasonings. Cover and let simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until onions are cooked, stirring occasionally. 


While the toppings are simmering, put 1/2 slice of cheese on each piece of sliced bread (or enough to cover, depending on size). Put on baking sheet and bake at 350º just long enough to lightly toast and melt cheese.

Remove bread from oven, put on plate, and put contents of skillet on top.




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