Thankfully I can facebook from my phone. Okay, so I'm totally kidding, kind of. LOL! In all seriousness, I couldn't wait to share some of the great deals I found yesterday and today. And the DELICIOUS recipe I made for dinner last night. The hubs knew what it was from the moment he walked in the door. :)
Creamy One-pot pasta
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 jar (7 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, undrained
3 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth (5¼ cups)
1 lb uncooked penne pasta
1 head broccoli (2 cups small florets)
2 medium carrots, peeled
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese and snipped fresh basil (optional)
Thinly slice garlic using Color Coated Paring Knife. Place garlic and 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes into
(8-qt.) Stockpot. Cook garlic over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until garlic is golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; add broth. Return to burner; increase heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta;
cover and simmer vigorously 8-10 minutes or until pasta is almost cooked but still firm, stirring occasionally using
Mega Scraper.
Meanwhile, cut broccoli into small florets; place into Classic Batter Bowl. Cut carrots in half lengthwise; thinly
slice crosswise on a bias using Santoku Knife. Drain sun-dried tomatoes; pat dry with a paper towel. Slice
tomatoes into thin strips. Add carrots and tomatoes to batter bowl.
Cut cream cheese into cubes. Add vegetables, cream cheese, salt and black pepper to Stockpot. Stir until cream
cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or
until vegetables are tender. Serve immediately in Simple Additions® Dots Large Round Bowl. If desired, top with
grated fresh Parmesan cheese and snipped fresh basil.
Yield: 6 servings
Light Nutrients per serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 65 g,
Protein 15 g, Sodium 1000 mg, Fiber 5 g
Cook’s Tips: For an interesting flavor twist, omit salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese and basil. Add 1 tbsp Moroccan
Rub or Greek Rub.
For a heartier version of this recipe, add grilled turkey Italian sausage or sliced grilled chicken breasts to pasta.
If desired, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes can be substituted for the sun-dried tomatoes.
Obviously, you can prepare this with the tools you have in your kitchen, you don't HAVE to use the Pampered Chef stuff. It would make it a little easier though. ;) This makes a great week-night meal since it is so quick and easy, but it's so pretty in the bowl it makes for a great dinner party dish as well. Plus, this is a super-cheap recipe. Less than $2 a serving.
Now on to the deals:
Has anyone not been to Dewberry Farm yet this year? Well, if not then you can get tickets for 50% off on savvysource. Hurry this offer expires November 4.
Just in time for Christmas, anyone on your list want to learn to fly? $49 Private Flying Lesson offered by Travel Zoo.
Another great Christmas gift, how about Gallery-wrapped canvas including shipping and handling for $45 This is from the Chattanooga Groupon but is redemed online so you can be anywhere.
Any of you in San Antonio and Spurs fans? The San Antonio Groupon is offering 63% off tickets to the game vs the Bulls on November 17.
Now get to shopping and cooking!
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