My boys consider meals that do not include a chunk of meat a snack. Since our teenager appears to be eating less meals with us these days, I am beginning to shift the focus to easy to prepare “empty nesters” meals. It won’t be too much longer, and it will be just my husband and myself at home. Gone will be the days of trying to find meals to pack in the most carbs, protein and calories into my very active teenage son. His parents surely do not have a physical need for such food combinations. The attention is shifting to lighter, plant based meal options (eye roll from husband at the mere sound of “plant based”).
This easy to prepare pasta dish focuses on flavor packed ingredients such as sun dried tomatoes, arugula, and kalamata olives. Walnuts and beans are added for a good source of healthy proteins, and the dish finishes off with a generous grating of sharp Asiago cheese.
If you are looking for a good “go to” satisfying casual meal then add this recipe to your file.
1 cup canned great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 lemon, zest and juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 ounces Asiago cheese, shredded
An excellent summertime recipe!
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My kind of everyday meal! YUM!
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My husband does eye-rolls at plant based notions too. 🙂 This dish sounds great – such a good lunch.
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wow, this looks very healthy and light, and agree with the husband rolling his eyes, I think its a male thing. Mine freaks out if he sees a meal completely plant based lol
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wow, this looks very healthy and light, and agree with the husband rolling his eyes, I think its a male thing. Mine freaks out if he sees a meal completely plant based lol
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It is YUMMO!
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Good looking dish Velva and Bev feels about the same about a meatless meal.
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Yum! By the way – my teenage daughter is no different when it comes to meat! We call her Cavegirl. 😉
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My husband feels the same about a meatless meal. I keep trying though:) To me, this pasta dish is the perfect lunch. I could eat it hot or cold and love every single bite!
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My husband can't stand a meal without meat too. Luckily he's not around for lunch so I can make this all for myself, looks delicious!
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I LOVE this dish, Velva! Some of my favorite things all put together. As Asiago cheese is one of my favorites? Great post. BTW, what are you going to do with all your time when you're an empty nester?
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love simple pasta dishes and it must be an adjustment when the kids leave
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My boys would definitely consider this a meal. And they'd gobble it up.
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There are so many wonderful flavors packed in this delightful pasta dish, Velva! I know I will love it. Our food habits have changed quite a bit since our girls lived at home!
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thanks for sharing this yummy recipe.
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Yum! I am all about pasta recipes 🙂
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An excellent summertime recipe…. 🙂
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Looks amazing!
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Fresh pasta dishes like this are my favorite part of spring/summer eating! So lovely.
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Dear Velva, I love this dish. It is perfect for summer and delicious. xo Catherine
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Sounds like a wonderful summer pasta salad!! I LOVE summer cold salads!!
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I think the dictionary people really messed up when they didn't take the opportunity to spell it as AAAAROOOOOgula just for fun 😉 Great summer dish as a main or a side.
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This is a perfect meal for me! I don't need that much meat anymore and am so glad for it! Great recipe for my files; pinning too Velva!
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