Morning...getting my day going last day of 8th/junior high for my baby...time flies. Graduation tomorrow... Wow

I Will check back have a good Tuesday

Heading out to Nia class. Weather has cooled down and windy so not going to swim for a few days.

Toni - you had asked about warm & healthy pasta ideas. Below are three shared by a couple of my friends almost 7 yrs ago...lol!


A Healthy Pasta Alternative

Craving pasta? Well, even though you've stepped up your workout routine, it's not time to start carb loading yet! I've swapped your usual pasta for a low-carb and highly nutritious version made with zucchini.

Veggie Pasta With Italian Chicken Sausage

Ingredients:

2 small zucchini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, diced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 pound cooked Italian chicken sausage, sliced into small pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Instructions:
Using a vegetable peeler and turning the zucchini as you go, slice the zucchini into ribbons.
In a skillet, over medium heat, sauté zucchini in 1 tablespoon of oil until it's soft and the edges are clear.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in another pan, over medium heat, and add garlic.
Saute for a minute, then add the tomatoes and oregano.
Simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the sausage.
Spoon sauce over the zucchini. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Makes 2 servings

Nutrition information per serving: 309 calories, 29 g total fat, 9 g carbohydrate, 28 g protein, 324 mg sodium.
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Broccoli w/ bow-tie (fanfarelle?) pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet heat 2 tbsp butter and add a little EVOO. Let the butter melt then add about 4 cloves of minced garlic (more or less depending on how much you like garlic). Add zest of 1 lemon plus fresh lemon juice. Put heat on low and slowly saute.

Steam some fresh broccoli. Add a little salt while steaming. Add steamed broccoli to the large skillet. Add pasta. Add a little more EVOO and toss. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Fresh, crisp and healthy side dish!
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Pasta With Shrimp and Broccoli

Makes 2 servings **so double/triple accordingly!

Ingredients
2 cups whole-wheat ziti, penne, or other tubular pasta (for 1,600- and 1,800-calorie plans, use 3 cups)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
5 ounces peeled and de-veined shrimp (about 15 large or 24 medium shrimp)
1 1⁄2 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)


Directions
Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return to the pot.

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic or garlic powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque. Add to the drained pasta.

Add the broccoli and the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes, or until just tender. Add to the pasta and toss to mix. Sprinkle with the basil (if using).

Per serving: 339 calories, 11g fat, 41g carbohydrates, 163mg sodium, 9g fiber, 23g protein, 1g sugar

Thanks so much Pam delish...that's a farmers market your growing..that's great..I only have room for a few things..

So today 110 squats and 1 min plank....then I did FB 10min an workout so it wasn't to bad everyday going to try a push a little more.