Ideas for pre half marathon pasta

bengal128

Does anyone have any ideas for yummy pasta for the night before a half marathon. I'm a bit bored of my usual. Many thanks

KimSchnizleinWECHANGED

How about a Pomodoro style?


2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
crushed red pepper to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2.Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
3.Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 478 | Total Fat: 16.9g | Cholesterol: 1mg

Amarillo_NDN

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together vinegar, 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice, oil, cilantro, salt and pepper; gently stir in grapefruit sections, avocado, onion and olives. Stir cooled pasta into grapefruit mixture. Cover; refrigerate. 6 servings (about 1-1/3 cups each).


Ingredients:
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cups (about one-half 26-oz. jar) red or pink grapefruit sections, drained reserving 3 tablespoons juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup (one-half medium) avocado, peeled and chopped (optional)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
3 cups (8 oz.) Rotini, uncooked