Heavenly Pasta

During a weekend of a nice, slow, change of pace, we actually turned on the TV and watched some Food Network.  We watched a new show with a house wife that cooks at her ranch somewhere out in the middle of gorgeousness.  

This is a rendition of what she called her favorite pasta dish ever.  

My daughter insisted that we had to make it. 

So....we did that same night.  

We agree that it is the most delicious pasta dish ever.  

There is nothing healthy about it....just plain, old, full calorie goodness! 

Ingredients: Leeks, Bacon, Pasta, White Wine, Butter, Heavy Cream, Parmesan Cheese, S&P

• Slice, soak, and clean leeks.  
• Set aside to dry.
• Chop and fry 1 lb. of uncured bacon.
• Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add 2 Tbls. of butter to the pan.
• Add in all leeks and saute until cooked through and tender.
• De-glaze the pan with about 1 C white wine (I used Chardonnay)
• Simmer and reduce down.
• Add back in bacon.
• Add in 1 C heavy cream, simmer 
• Season to taste with S&P (as needed)
• Add in cooked pasta.
• Coat all pasta with sauce.
• Add in Parmesan Cheese.

Prepare for a bowl full of heaven! 

Enjoy! 

Lite Cesar Pasta Salad

I love pasta salad in the summer.  It is a complete meal, in a pinch. 

These bow-tie, or farfalle, pasta are my new favorite.

This is so easy and versatile.  You could use any combination of veggies.

Farfalle

Green Onion

Cucumber

Cherry Tomatoes

Carrots

Lite Cesar Dressing (Kraft is my favorite)

Parmesan Cheese

Enjoy!! 

Carnitas Ole!

Steamed corn tortillas, marinated pork tenderloin and lots-o-lime! 

Delicioso!

Marinade

The Juice of 2 Limes

2 Tbls Agave Syrup

2 Garlic Cloves

 Handful of Fresh Cilantro

 A couple Green Onions

1 Tbls each of Cumin and Chili Powder

S&P

Sear on all sides in a frying pan. 

Finish cooking through in oven for about 20 min @ 350 degrees.

-Chop pork

-Steam corn tortillas

-Pile high with toppings 

(I used cheese, sour cream, lettuce, green onion, cilantro)

-Squeeze fresh lime juice

Enjoy!