Getting Lazy- How to Impress with Less.

I think I have mentioned before that my least favorite part of cooking is figuring out what to make. This is my default "not sure what to cook and we do not have anything out of a box that is suddenly a meal after a microwave it" dishes.

I am going to call it pasta fresco, because that seems to be the name anyone uses for a basic pasta.

It is pair will a salad, which you can also make up a fluffy name for if you are trying to sound fancy and impress your guest. I like to call my the Snap Apple Salad. (I made the name up because all of the veggies make a snap sound when you bite them).

This is starting to sound legit right?

If you have basil this looks ten times better. A touch of green makes you look extra fancy

Here is the gist of what you do.

Boil pasta (I like linguine)

In a separate pan fry a little bit of tofu and or chicken depending on what you have in your fridge.
After that is cooked. Slice up a tomato and toss that in the pan. Scoop in minced garlic and fresh basil if you have it. Once the pasta is done, add it to the mixture and top with EVOO (HA I AM RACHEL RAY!). Other veggies such as mushroom, peppers, and broccoli can be added depending on availability. Once plated, top with fancy parmesan.

Now the salad. I am too lazy to wash lettuce, so I buy a mixture. Super lazy, right?

I add carrots, celery, apple, croutons and feta to my premade fancy mixture. Serve without dressing.



Now you look fancy and healthy!