I know as the summer comes on full force it is hard to get new and fun recipes that the whole family will enjoy. I try to prepare a few easy meals that my husband can pop in the oven and we all can enjoy without having to eat dinner at 10 p.m. Preparation is the key; as I have said before, always have a few standbys.
Pasta sauce is one of those, if you make it ahead and freeze, pulling it out and adding some protein just takes a second. Here is the pasta sauce I keep on hand and an exaple of one of our favorite “Friday” meals as we call them. This is one the kids are okay eating any day of the week. Add a salad of your favorite veggies with a new kick on dressing.
As a bariatric patient I chose to not eat dressings, but plain lettuce is not for me, so I take a quarter to a half of a lemon squeezing juice directly to the salad with salt and pepper and you have a very refreshing summer salad.
LISA’S TOMATOE SAUCE (Pasta or Pizza)
4 c tomato sauce ( you can use can if you do not have fresh)
2 cloves garlic
one can green chilis ( this gives it a little kick)
1 yellow pepper diced
1 orange pepper diced
1 red pepper diced
1 med Vidalia onion diced
oregano
basil (I use all of these to my taste, do not be afraid to try it)
salt and pepper
Add all to a soup pot or something you can cover let simmer until all veggies are soft.
You can puree the veggies if you do not like a chunky sauce ( I like it with some texture)
Pasta sauce is one of those, if you make it ahead and freeze, pulling it out and adding some protein just takes a second. Here is the pasta sauce I keep on hand and an exaple of one of our favorite “Friday” meals as we call them. This is one the kids are okay eating any day of the week. Add a salad of your favorite veggies with a new kick on dressing.
As a bariatric patient I chose to not eat dressings, but plain lettuce is not for me, so I take a quarter to a half of a lemon squeezing juice directly to the salad with salt and pepper and you have a very refreshing summer salad.
LISA’S TOMATOE SAUCE (Pasta or Pizza)
4 c tomato sauce ( you can use can if you do not have fresh)
2 cloves garlic
one can green chilis ( this gives it a little kick)
1 yellow pepper diced
1 orange pepper diced
1 red pepper diced
1 med Vidalia onion diced
oregano
basil (I use all of these to my taste, do not be afraid to try it)
salt and pepper
Add all to a soup pot or something you can cover let simmer until all veggies are soft.
You can puree the veggies if you do not like a chunky sauce ( I like it with some texture)
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