Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Vegan MoFo Day 30: Comfort Food


I made it! I made it I made it I made it! 30 days of blogging! Sort of on a holiday theme the entire time. A few diversions anyway, but hey, I posted every day and that's what counts. I decided to end November with a typical easy cleaning-out-the-fridge comfort dinner we enjoy at Casa Megatarian. It can best be described as Pasta Primavera, as it is veggies and noodles, though we just go with the simple "vegetable pasta." It's quick, it's easy, it's delicious, and it will take whatever you've got around the house to toss in! I'll write up what I tossed in tonight, but it's just a suggestion. The important part is to have at least as many veggies as you've got pasta!


Vegetable Pasta
12 oz wholegrain pasta
1 large broccoli crown
1/4 head of cauliflower
1 15oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups frozen peas
2 cups frozen spinach
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
Handful of fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

1. Prepare the pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile... cut the veggies into bite sized pieces and dice the garlic. Heat the oil in a large skillet (I use a wok) and sautee the garlic until it is fragrant but don't let it brown. Add the veggies and sautee the whole lot until they've reached desired tenderness. Add bits of water here and there if the pan is getting too dry.

3. Drain the pasta, toss with the veggies, fresh parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with your Parmesan cheese substitute of choice!

And now, since I may not blog again for Blog knows how long, I leave you with a cruddy picture of my Christmas tree, and Laser Cats.

6 comments:

Amanda @ Hungry Vegan Traveler said...

Laser cats set on STUN!

Stef said...

Congrats on your 30 days of blogging! But please don't be a stranger; I'd love to see more blog posts soon. :)

Anonymous said...

Wow congratulations! I have enjoyed every post. I sure hope you do blog again. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes and food ideas. Becky

Chere Michelle said...

Love your new look! Or maybe, sadly, I haven't been by in too long? Anyway, have loved peeking at your blog for awhile now...
CM

Jacklyn said...

Congrats on finishing your mofo! I enjoyed reading all your posts : ]
P.S. Your kitties look so cute next to the tree. Love those glowing eyes!

Shaheen said...

I do love how you arrived to name your blog. Very original and unique!

Its been a while since i've had pasta, this looks really comforting.