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Vegetable Pasta with 5 Ingredient Stir-fry Sauce

Vegetable Pasta with 5 Ingredient Stir-fry Sauce

Try this quick 5 ingredient veggie stir-fry sauce!

This stir-fry sauce makes seasoning fresh sauteed vegetables and penne lentil pasta so easy… and completely delicious! It’s versatile, too. It can be used with most any vegetables you like.

Broccolli Pasta with 5 Ingredient Stir-fry Sauce
 
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An easy stir fry sauce that complements pasta and veggies!
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Recipe type: sauce
Serves:: 4-6
Ingredients:
  • ½ C Cold water
  • ¼ C Tamari, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 T Agave nectar, or other sweetener
  • 1 T Cornstarch
  • 1 t Minced fresh ginger
  • 2 C uncooked pasta, lentil or chickpea are desirable (8oz)
  • 5 C chopped, trimmed, bite-sized vegetables, (i used asparagus, zoodled butternut squash, and brocolli)
  • 2 T Olive oil
Directions:
  1. Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water as per package instructions.
  2. wash, trim and chop vegetables.
  3. Combine stir-fry sauce ingredients.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Drain pasta and set aside.
  6. In a large skillet, warm olive oil and lightly saute vegetables.
  7. Add cooked pasta to skillet and stir.
  8. Pour in stir-fry sauce and cook, stirring about 2 minutes longer.
  9. mixture is ready when sauce has thickened slightly and vegetables are just fork tender.
  10. Serve hot.

 

Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato and Quinoa Sauté – 4 Superfoods in one!

Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato and Quinoa Sauté – 4 Superfoods in one!

This tastes indulgent! It also includes 4 superfoods; spinach, tomato, quinoa, and garlic. Sorry mushrooms! So deeply satisfying and delicious! It’s a perfect bed for beautifully sliced cooked chicken breasts. But, if you want to eat vegan, you may have already “batch cooked” the quinoa, if not, directions are provided below for my favorite way… Continue Reading

Squash, Tomato and Basil Pasta- Signature Dish

Squash, Tomato and Basil Pasta- Signature Dish

Simple and sensational! Make this when fresh herbs, tomatoes and squash are in season and plentiful during the summer. You’ll be glad you did! While you’re at it, try the new varieties of pasta that are either high fiber or loaded with vegetable puree. It seems you can’t get too much of either for your… Continue Reading

Quick & Easy Summer Bean Salad – If it’s too hot to cook!

Quick & Easy Summer Bean Salad – If it’s too hot to cook!

Sometimes even chefs don’t feel like cooking at home! If the summer’s heat has gotten to you, here’s a delicious and easy shortcut for a no-cook meal! It works great if you’re grilling or barbecuing, too! Use my shortcut with  flavored low sodium canned beans and you’re so close to a great summer salad!  … Continue Reading

Mason Jar Taco Salad – Flavorful and Tangy!

Mason Jar Taco Salad – Flavorful and Tangy!

This salad is so tangy, juicy, meaty and delicious; it’s a simple favorite you’ll love! See my turkey taco salad for a crowd recipe, without using the mason jars because it’s simpler when serving a larger number of people, if that suits you better. But, this recipe is created for individuals to have available during… Continue Reading

Skinny Pasta Alfredo with Roasted Bell Peppers

Skinny Pasta Alfredo with Roasted Bell Peppers

Try this recipe made “skinnier” with a  much lighter Alfredo sauce recipe. But it’s as delicious, flavorful and creamy, as you’ve ever had! If you’ve never roasted bell peppers before, you’re in for a real treat! My method makes it so much easier! To make this meatier for a main dish, just add store-bought cooked and chopped… Continue Reading

Pasta Fagioli – A Favorite Sausage, Bean, & Vegetable Soup

Pasta Fagioli – A Favorite Sausage, Bean, & Vegetable Soup

This really satisfies! That’s why it’s a family favorite at my house. This recipe is based on a classic Italian soup, but this update is essentially whatever canned beans, mild vegetables and pasta you have handy. But, I recommend you always have the basics like stock, canned tomatoes, onions, carrots and celery in your refrigerator… Continue Reading

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