First Dinner

Well I guess this is officially home!  I think cooking a first real meal marks the home sweet home milestone. :)

Since I’m short on ingredients around here, I chose a fresh but simple recipe from the Eating Well magazine I received from Sarah.  Light on the calories, high on the veggies, big on flavour.

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

(I cut the recipe in half to make two servings)

I pretty much followed the recipe as written, except for subbing orange peppers in lieu of the red and fresh basil in place of the parsley.  (and I skipped the optional pine nuts).

Shrimp and asparagus.  Favourite flavour duo.

The sauce is more of a dressing and could be easily used in a variety of ways.  Garlic and lemon are pretty versatile!  Especially when you mix them with yogurt, coarse salt, pepper, and fresh basil.

I’m glad I switched it up for the basil…it really made the dish.

Personally I don’t ‘mind’ whole wheat pasta, but given the option I chose Smart instead. It’s actually higher in fibre…and tastes better.

Pretty much everything cooks in the same pot.  Drain then toss with the yogurt sauce.  That’s it!

 

Enjoy with frosty beer.  :)

Follow with chocolately dessert treat.

Deeeeeelish!  This one will stay on the easy dinner rotation.  Nom.