Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Fast, Easy, and Thanks Meliss


Last night we were a bit short on food and energy. So, I decided to mix up something quick and easy that turned out to be absolutely delicious. It really helped out that Melissa, my sister, had given us a fantastic tomato sauce that she had prepared from a Cooking Light recipe and then canned to preserve it. The multiple jars of sauce have been a great time saver and a fantastic way to make a really yummy meal. Adam added grilled sausage to his pasta for an added punch of protein, while I simply topped mine with feta cheese. The saltiness of the cheese melded perfectly with the tomato sauce. In addition to the pasta, we ate Grilled Broccoli and Onions.

Grilled Broccoli and Onions

We like our veggies to get charred in the grill for that added smoky flavor. The red pepper flakes gave a bit of an added bite to the veggies that you don't get with black pepper.

1 head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 large Vidalia onion, sliced
olive oil
salt
red pepper flakes

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl so that the broccoli and onion are well coated with olive oil and seasonings.
2. Place on the grill in a vegetable grill basket. Grill for 15 minutes or until preferred readiness.

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