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Italian Tuna Pasta Salad

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This Healthy Italian Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect summer salad and is made with Zesty Italian salad dressing.

Yes I said it “Summer” and it’s official. We are finally saying goodbye to winter and hello to SUMMER 🙂 

You can use just about any type of lettuce mixture for this salad, I choose a good mixture for mine as you can see and it was super delicious!

This salad can be thrown together in no time at all and is filled with 5 different types of salad mix, along with some bowtie pasta, tuna.

Then tossed in a healthy balsamic, garlic dressing that you are sure to love.

I went a little lighter on the pasta for this salad, I typically use three to four cups of pasta in my pasta salads.

However for this recipe I used two cups because I REALLY wanted to highlight this lettuce.

You can serve this for the main course or as a side dish.

Because it has two cans of tuna it can be a real filling dinner option, so do not let all the greens here fool you. 

This salad can be enjoyed pretty much any time of year, but I know it will be best enjoyed on those long summer nights out on the back patio! 

I can picture it now 🙂 Can’t you?

Looking for a Awesome drink recipe to serve with this salad?

Try my “Raspberry sweet tea” that is made with agave nectar or honey.

LOOKING FOR OTHER SUMMER SALAD RECIPES?

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Pasta

Lemon Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti

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This simple Lemon Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti is super flavorful and flavored with parmesan cheese and garlic that is coated in a lemon butter sauce that is really inexpensive and easy to make.  I like this recipe, for those times where I am just craving some good pasta.

Wanting more lemon inspired pasta recipes? Try my Easy Creamy Lemon Pasta, Tortellini In Lemon Garlic Sauce or some Lemon Butter Scallops

HOW TO MAKE LEMON PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI

It is made with fresh parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley then it’s coated in a oily lemon sauce. 

It also has a hint of tang to it from the fresh lemon that you’re sure to love.

The great thing about this recipe is that you can have it on the table in less than 15 minutes to make.

Easy peasy right? All your basically doing is boiling some water, adding some pasta. 

Then seasoning it with fresh lemon juice, garlic and parmesan cheese. 

You cannot go wrong with this one! Feel free to add some cooked shrimp or chicken on top to if you’d like. 

Feel free to add some sliced chicken breasts or shrimp on top if desired.

IS PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI HEALTHY

In comparison to most spaghetti recipes, it is. However keep in mind that Spaghetti is not gluten free. 

With no heavy creams or sauces, this dish is actually one of the more healthy pasta dishes out their. So please do not feel guilty, everything in moderation right?

I like this recipe for those times where I am just craving some good pasta.  

Just make sure your using a good quality spaghetti as it will make a world of difference in how this plate tastes.

Also, you can go ahead and fancy this dish up a bit and serve it alongside a nice caesar salad and a glass of white wine.

Who said eating good had to be expensive? 

You can also add cooked chicken breasts or shrimp on top this pasta as well.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE SPAGHETTI 

Simply find a package that is 100% gluten free and your good to go.

Who said those with Gluten allergies could not enjoy a good pasta dish too!

Sometimes I will add cherry tomatoes and spinach as well, so feel free to do that if you desire. 

Also be sure you are using a lot of fresh cheese and lemons and you will be eating like the Italians in Abruzzo. Osseo apperito!

Do you love pasta as much as me?

Then you’re sure to love my Chicken Pea Pasta Salad

Or my Ranch Caprese Pasta Salad

Or my Mushroom Goat Cheese Ravioli

Looking for more Pasta inspired recipes? 

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Pasta, Seafood

Canned Clam Linguine

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With this Clam Linguine you can enjoy a delicious meal that’s packed with flavor, texture, and richness. Whether you’re making it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.

Looking for more seafood pasta dishes? Try my Canned Salmon Pasta, Cajun Garlic Scallop Pasta, Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta.

Who doesn’t love a delicious bowl of linguine? Add a can of clams and your in for a dish that you will crave time and time again.

This Clam Linguine recipe has been past down from my aunt. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you!

Now I don’t know about you, but I love a good pasta dish now and then. And this recipe is one of those top 10 pasta dishes you must try if you do too. 

Because it is so simple yet so delicious! Do not forget those fresh LEMONS, they make a World of difference.

WHAT GOES WITH LINGUINE AND CLAMS

A glass of white wine for sure!

You can cook with the bottle of white wine and have enough left over to serve two glasses along side.

I can picture it now, you and your partner enjoying this and a glass of white wine by candlelight. Can’t you? 

I have five aunts and one of them is a chef, the one who passed down this recipe to me is not.

However everyone knows that this aunt makes the best Linguine and Clam pasta.

It is so good, that she makes it pretty much every time she has company over.

And even those who claim to not care much for clams want seconds. 

CAN YOU EAT LINGUINE AND CLAMS WHEN PREGNANT

Since the clams are cooked, yes you can.

Last month my aunt was over for a visit and I said, teach me.

Teach me how to make your Clam Linguine!

I never knew it was this simple, boy oh boy is it good.

This recipe is easy and takes less than 20 minutes.

It’s absolutely one of my favorite pasta recipe, so follow along so I now teach you how to make the best Clam Linguine you have ever had. 

This pasta can be enjoyed pretty much any time of year and would sure work good as a romantic meal for two.

HOW TO MAKE LINGINE AND CLAMS

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and then add in the linguine. Cook according to package instructions, remove strain and set aside.
  • In the same pot add 4 tbsp of butter and the minced garlic, saute 1 minute before adding in the fresh spices then dry ones.
  • Saute one more minute before adding in the canned clams (juice) simmer 5 minutes before adding in the white wine.
  • Simmer on low heat for 7 minutes all the while allowing the stock to reduce.
  • Add in the clams along with the parmesan cheese and simmer all together for a remaining 5 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh squeezed lemon juice over top.

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Quick and easy recipes, Seafood, Skip the takeout

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet is an easy low carb meal made with shrimp, chorizo sausage, bell peppers, kale and is ready in less than 30 minutes! 

The combination of Cajun and old bay seasoning provides a wonderful combination of flavors that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Quick and easy to prepare too, and is a healthy choice to refuel your body after a long hard day.

Absolutely delicious and healthy stir fry! 

This dish can be on the table in less than 20 minutes, I kid you not!

I like to use green and orange bell peppers along with kale to give this dish it’s beautiful vibrant colors, however you can use pretty much any vegetable you have on hand for this dish.

Simply sauté some sausage and shrimp on the side first, then the vegetables separately. Bring everything back together and sauté to combine the flavors for the most delicious skillet dinner. 

Can weeknight dinners get any better than this?

Bursting with flavor this skillet is sure to become on of your family’s favorite meals!

 

Note: You can also add celery, spinach or snow peas and can be served over rice if desired.

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes, Seafood

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tortellini

This one pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tortellini is sauteed in light cheese sauce and goes so well tossed with pasta.

Looking for another Tortellini recipe? Try my so tasty Mushroom Balsamic Tortellini

This Lemon Garlic Tortellini is super easy to make and can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes. It’s comfort food meets healthy food, and yes this is surely possible. 

My mom used to make tortellini often for me as a kid and I typically order Tortellini whenever I go to those Italian restaurants, I just love it.

I’m fancying it up a bit today by adding asparagus and shrimp. This dish has become our all time favorite shrimp pasta recipe.

If you end up giving it a try, I would love to hear what you think of it in the comments below.

Super satisfying this is sure to hit the spot if your craving something fancy for dinner tonight and comforting at the same time. You can always add chicken if desired, however I like shrimp best for this recipe.

You can use just about any pasta for this recipe, however I really like the tortellini. You will want to start by cooking the tortellini first in a pot of boiling water.

Then saute the asparagus till slightly tender along with the shrimp beforeing bringing everything back together to merge in the pan. Season with salt and pepper, lemon juice and white cheddar cheese before serving! Bon Appetit!

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead!

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Other pasta Dishes you will love

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Meal Prep, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes

Creamy Tortellini Lemon Pasta

This Creamy Tortellini Lemon Pasta is made in a lemon garlic sauce that has a hint of creaminess from the cheese and chicken stock that you’re sure to love. 

If you like Lemon pastas then be sure to also try my Pasta with clams or my Cajun Garlic Scallops my other favorites!

I’ve served this up many times in our home and it’s one of our favorite pasta dishes by far. 

This recipe is made with fresh spinach, baby tomatoes and Monterey jack cheese this dish is sure to impress.

Feel free to use anytime of white cheese that you like, such as parmesan or mozzarella.

I used Monterey jack cheese in this recipe to give it a bit of kick.

This is by far one of my favorite ways to make Chicken Tortellini, it is super quick, delicious and an easy yet fancy weeknight meal that can be pulled off with little effort.

Feel free to add some pre cooked sliced chicken breasts on top if desired as well. 

However you really don’t need it as this dish is pretty filling as is.

Comfort food meets healthy food, yes it’s possible. 

Most creamy pasta dishes call for cream but my recipe calls for chicken stock, making it much healthier for you.

So go ahead and indulge with this one, everything in moderation right 🙂

If your family loves pasta as much as we do, then i’m more than certain this is a dish that will be adored in your household for a longtime.

You can fancy it up even more by adding some pre-cooked shrimp on top too, Jason loves when I do that.

Sometimes if there is leftovers I will eat this cold but it definitely tastes best served hot.

Before serving just make sure you are seasoning with salt to taste and then drizzling a bit more lemon juice on top.

Then it will absolutely PERFECT!

If you end up giving it a try, I would love to hear what you think of it in the comments below.

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead!

Recipe notes: You can use Parmigiano – Reggiano or Mozzarella for this pasta in replace of the Monterey jack if desired.

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Meal Prep, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes, Vegetarian

Tortellini Mushroom Recipe

This Tortellini Mushroom Recipe is absolutely delicious! Made with brown mushrooms, cheese tortellini.

This pasta dish is quick and easy to make and can be served any night of the week.

If you are looking for a vegetarian dish for tonight’s dinner and love mushrooms, then your in for a treat!

How to make Tortellini Mushroom Recipe

  • To make this dish you will simply start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.  
  • While the tortellini is cooking, you can add 2 tbsp of butter to a non stick frying pan and add in the sliced mushrooms.
  • Sauté then with fresh rosemary and salt and pepper till browned and soft. 
  • Now all you will have to do is add in the balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes before adding back in the cooked tortellini and parmesan cheese.
  • Toss everything together and enjoy your mushroom feast!

This recipe can be made vegan instead of just vegetarian if you want.

However you would want to replace the butter, parmesan cheese and cream with vegan options of course.

And of course you can use “gluten free” pasta if your on such a diet.

So really there is no excuse to not indulging once in a while in such an amazing dish.

Dinner for 2 never looked so Tasty!

Squeeze the juice from a lemon overtop before serving and you will be in mushroom pasta heaven… Bone appetit!

Looking for a NEW MEAL PREP option for the week. This recipe is perfect for that 🙂

Other pasta Dishes you will love

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Meal Prep, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

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This Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta is something I came up with on a lazy Sunday. It is super easy to make and full of some familiar flavors that your going to love!

When making this Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta, be sure your using a good quality pasta as it will make a world of difference in how this recipe tastes. I hope this recipe becomes something you love as much as we did. Like this recipe? Then your sure to like my Spicy Italian Pasta as well.

This dish can be put together in under 30 minutes ✌ So what are you waiting for?

Grab your favorite pasta, I like to use a large swirly macaroni, a jar of pre made “Classico Basil Pesto”, along with white shredded cheddar cheese and of course some sundried tomatoes.

If your wanting to your own Pesto from scratch, I highly recommend checking out this recipe for Easy Basil Pesto Recipe It will work for this recipe too!

HOW TO MAKE SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO PASTA

Your going to want to start by cooking the pasta. Then while that is happening you can chop and sauté the sun dried tomatoes, this helps to tenderize them and give them flavor.

Unless your using some sundried tomatoes from a jar that is packed in oil. In that case you won’t need to add any extra oil and can skip heating them up all the way at first.

  • Then start by boiling a pot of salted water, then cook the pasta according to the packages institutions. Strain and set aside.
  • Next chop the sundried tomatoes and saute them with 1 tbsp of oil till soft and slightly charred. 
  • Add back in the cooked pasta and toss with the sun dried tomatoes, basil pesto, olive oil and cheddar cheese.
  • Once the cheese has melted serve and enjoy!

Couldn’t you just snuggle up to a BIG bowl of this tonight? Go ahead and create few meal preps with it for the week ahead also if you like. I love to do that when making this recipe.

Your family won’t believe that most of these delicious flavors in a jar, yes I use one simple product to make this pasta special, it is called “Classico Basil Pesto” see below.

Feel free to use Fettuccine or Spaghetti for this recipe as well, just be sure to chop those sundried tomatoes up small enough according to your pasta choice. 

You can always add some sliced chicken breasts or shrimp to this pasta if desired. All the above would work well and add some protein. 

Looking for a gluten free option? Simply find a pasta that is 100% gluten free and your good to go. Who said those with Gluten allergies could not enjoy a good pasta dish too!

Other pasta dishes you’re sure to enjoy!

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