PASTA

PEPPY PARMESAN PASTA (Taste of Home pg. 173)
We liked easy, easy, easy. Only took about 15 minutes to make. Could easily double to make more, but it was just the right amount for us.
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 large tomato, chopped
1 pkg (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced olives, drained
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tsp salt or salt-free seasoning blend, optional
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine the tomato, pepperoni, olives, Parmesan cheese, oil, salt and garlic powder. Drain pasta; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.

SPRING PASTA STIR-FRY (The Pampered Chef ALL THE BEST pg.57)
One of my all time favorite dishes. Takes a while to prepare, but I think it is worth it.
1 pkg (12 ounces) uncooked fettuccini noddles (I like spinach the best)
1 lg carrot, peeled and cut into julienne strips
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into julienne strips
1 small zucchini, cut into julienne strips
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil leaves (I don't think I have ever used fresh, just what I have on hand)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 ounce shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions and keep warm once cooked. While pasta is cooking, prepare all the vegetables. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add 1 TBL of the oil and garlic and stir 2-3 minutes or until garlic is softened and begins to brown. Add veggies and 1/4 tsp of the salt; stir-fry 1-2 mintues or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add remaining oil and salt. To the pasta, add basil and pepper; toss gently. To serve, spoon pasta into serving bowl; top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

PASTA & CHICKEN
McCleve Cookbook (2nd edition) pg. 79
Scott says he doesn't remember this meal - would be a good one to have soon. Yum! I love this meal.