Food and money go hand in hand, and since we are both on a pretty tight budget, this blog is meant to share recipes that are pocketbook friendly and delicious!
So the very first recipe is one that stemmed from our childhood; the incredibly easy and ever so scrumptious Summertime Pasta Salad.
Ingredients:
1 box tri colored rotini
1/2 c baby carrots- cut into small bite sized pieces
2-3 pieces of celery- cut into small bite sized pieces
1/2 red and/or green bell pepper- cut into small bite sized pieces
1/4 c broccoli- cut into small bite sized pieces
any other veg you may want to add
1 1/2 heaping spoonfuls of mayonnaise (to taste)
Italian dressing
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Boil pasta until al dente (follow directions on the box), drain and cool.
Once the pasta is drained and cooled a bit, put into a large glass bowl, add the vegetables and mix together. Next, add the mayonnaise and mix together.
Refrigerate until cool. Top with your favorite Italian dressing and fresh Parmesan cheese!
Viola! An easy and filling summertime dish that will last a couple of meals!
~Niffers
