Asparagus and Lemon Refreshing Gluten Free Pasta Salad

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I am so excited to be teaming up with Gluten Free Barilla Pasta today to bring you a healthy and refreshing pasta salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner. As you all know I am the queen of pasta salads, and this recipe is a little different, but still delicious! If you haven't checked out my other recipes with Barilla, you can see my strawberry basil pasta salad here, and my meditteranean pasta salad, here. This recipe is a little different for a few reasons. The main reason is because I am using Barilla's new Gluten Free pasta for this recipe. It's also a dish that you want to serve warm due to the ingredients, and olive oil drizzle. 

I really love preparing different dishes around the holidays. My family always chooses me to make any of the pasta dishes, and I try to focus on staying healthy, and preparing a delicious meal that everyone will love. Gluten free pasta is great because it has non GMO ingredients, it's healthier and tastes just like regular pasta!

For my Gluten Free pasta I shopped at BJ's wholesale club and got a 4 pack of pasta for a very reasonable price. Since I come from a big family, this is perfect for the parties to come in the next few weeks. You can also visit BJ’s Wholesale Clubs on December 22nd and 23rd to see an in-store Barilla Gluten Free pasta demo at select clubs. You can also visit Pinterest to see other delicious Barilla  Gluten Free pasta recipes!

Making this pasta is very easy! Here is how to make your own at home.

First, start by bringing a pot of water to a boil.  

Once the water is boiling , salt the water and add your Gluten Free pasta. 

While your pasta is cooking, you'll want to sautee your asparagus and brussels sprouts. 

Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a pan, cut up your asparagus, and sprouts and then squeeze a full lemon on top, and season with salt and pepper.

You'll want to cook your asparagus for about 10 minutes on the skillet. When that's finished, add the cooked asparagus and sprouts, and squeeze half a lemon into the pasta. You'll also want to drizze olive oil on top to avoid a dry pasta.

Enjoy!

Strawberry Basil Pasta Salad

If you guys have been following along for a while, you'll know that I love Barilla Pronto! A while back I made a Mediterranean pasta salad , and fell in love with Barilla Pronto pasta. This time around I wanted something a little different, but still delicious. My schedule has been very intense lately, so making meals in advance is extremely crucial. This pasta is so easy to make, and requires only about ten minutes of your time. It never needs to be drained, and uses minimal water- which is awesome because by the time you put it in a pot, it's time to take it off! 

I shopped for my groceries and pasta at Stop & Shop. Here's what you'll need for this delicious strawberry salad. 

In the salad you'll need:
Yellow Grape Tomatoes
1 box of Barilla Pronto (your choice of what kind!)
Basil Leaves
Peppers (tri color)

Cook the pasta following the directions on the box, and then allow it to cool off for approximately 20 minutes. Once it's cool add your peppers, tomatoes, and basil.

For the strawberry vinaigrette:
Strawberries (frozen or fresh)
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 of A Lemon's Juice
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Combine all ingredients and blend in a food processor. It is extremely easy and simple!

See how easy it is? I love that it tastes better and better as I eat it throughout the week. Sometimes the simplest recipes are best!

 

Make sure you grab some New Barilla Pronto Pasta next time you shop at Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, or Martin’s Food Markets.  Barilla Pronto Pasta is also available through Peapod!

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Healthy Living Recipes: Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for pasta salad! I love pairing a good pasta salad with some chicken or steak at a BBQ. I also love having it in the fridge as a little snack during the day. Since my family is Greek I try to add a mediterranean twist to everything! I basically picked my top favorite things and added them to this salad. 

Today I teamed up with Barilla Pronto pasta to bring you a quick and easy mediterranean pasta salad.  This is my first experience using their Pronto line, and I picked my box up at Shoprite. They also have spaghetti, penne, elbows and linguini. (Right now you can buy any FOUR (4) Barilla® Pronto™ pasta products for $5.00 or $1.25 each available until 5/16/15 while supplies last.) I picked the rotini for this specific recipe because I love the spirals for a pasta salad. Since I love meal prepping, this is perfect for those of you who are on the go, or like to plan their meals for the week. This pasta tastes the best, the longer it sits! The flavors really soak up in the pasta once its made, and the italian flavors really come out! 

What you'll need:

• Barilla Pronto - Rotini
• Olive Oil
• Italian Salami
• Feta Cheese 
• Cucumber
• Tomatoes
• Diced Olives 
• Pepper & Salt

This pasta is amazing! Not only do you not have to wait for it to boil, but you also don't have to drain the water. It's awesome, and saves so much time. Here's how I made my pasta salad, and I hope you enjoy it!

Instructions:

1. Cook the barilla pronto pasta according to the box, and once it's finished put into a bowl and pour over your olive oil. Use as much or as little as you'd like, it's all about personal preference.

2. Chop your ingredients on the side and add your feta crumbles and then place in the refrigerator for approximately 4-6 hours. (The longer the better)

3. Serve cold. 

Healthy Living Recipes : Barilla Pasta Night! Chicken Stir Fry & Veggie Pasta

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When I was asked by Barilla to post about one of their new Barilla Better For You Products, I knew immediately I wanted to try their Veggie Penne Pasta. It's made with the puree of tomatoes and carrots which makes it a nice red-orange color, that is very eye catching, and also good for you. When I headed over to Stop & Shop, I was immediately drawn to the pasta aisle, and I kept my eye out for the red pasta in the blue box. I've always loved Barilla products, but I am really happy to be adding these new whole grain and veggie pastas to my pantry. 

This recipe is pretty straight forward, but has a lot of ingredients, so bear with me!

First, you want to cut up and season your chicken. I used three pieces of chicken breast and seasoned them with salt, pepper and soy sauce. 

Cut up all your vegetables and mix them together in a big bowl.  Set this aside for later.

Get a deep medium pan , and use three teaspoons of coconut oil on the bottom of the pan. Once the pan is heated and the oil melts, add the chicken and cover until it starts to brown on both sides. Once this takes place, it's time to add your veggies.

Once your chicken is fully cooked add the vegetables in with half of your soy sauce bottle & two cups of water. I use water to mix with the soy sauce because even the less sodium sauce is a little too salty for me. I feel like the water dilutes it slightly, but also helps cook the vegetables. You're going to cook this for about 25-30 minutes until your chicken and vegetables are tender. 

About 20 minutes in you should start heating up the water for your pasta. Salt the water prior to boiling to add flavor. Bring the water to a boil and then add the two boxes of Barilla Veggie Penne into the pot. Follow the instructions on the box (whether you want Al Dente or regular) the pasta will take approximately 12 minutes to cook. 

Strain your pasta, and once your veggies are done, scoop them on top, and you're all ready to enjoy your chicken stir fry.

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