Pasta and Vegetables with Garlic and Olive Oil
1/2 package/box of tomato-basil spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 or 3 large cloves of fresh garlic (minced/chopped well)
1/2 cup thinly sliced or grated carrots
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 small zucchini grated
salt and lots of black pepper (to taste)
seasoned 809]croutons as a garnish
This is how I do it:
While waiting for the water to boil, I chop and grate and prepare.
I put the chopped garlic in a small dish with the olive oil and let it soak.
When the spaghetti is almost done, I steam the baby spinach until wilted.
Drain the pasta, and toss with the wilted spinach, carrots, zucchini, and olive oil/garlic mixture. Toss and coat well with the oil.
Add salt and black pepper to taste, and toss in some seasoned croutons, serve immediately.
SO HOW'D IT GO?
Pretty good but just a little bland. I'd cook it again and try adding basil or thyme. Also, I added fresh chopped mushrooms which were really good. Try this if you're in the mood for something light.