This title makes me laugh! I am all about quick and easy meals on days that I work, especially if Mike isn't home for dinner. Yesterday I was looking on-line for something I could make that was really fast, easy and eatable. I saw this recipe with a beautiful picture and decided it looked like it would work. I went into the kitchen and discovered that the only ingredient I had was pasta, that was it. I made it anyway with substitutions for every other ingredient! It sounds weird, but it was good, I liked it and my kids all ate it! So give it a try - especially if you need something in 15 minutes!
My version below is Lime, Olive, and Bean Pasta inspired by Anne Coleman's recipe on Disney's Family.com
Ingredients
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 lime, zested and juiced (2 teaspoons zest and 1/4 cup juice)
dash of granulated garlic
pepper
small can of chopped olives
1 (15 ounce) can any beans, rinsed and drained (I used light kidney, I think the white beans would be best)
3 Tablespoons salted butter
Directions
- Cook pasta in several quarts of boiling water until al dente. Angel hair only takes 4-5 minutes to cook. Drain, set aside and keep warm.
- Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add lime juice, zest, garlic and pepper. Stir and cook until bubbling.
- Stir in beans and olives and heat through briefly. Toss with pasta and serve.
The kids and I had this with bread and salad. If Mike had been home we probably would've added some meat - shrimp or grilled chicken would be good! It had a stronger citrus taste then I had expected, but I liked it! Let me know what you think!
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