unity1234- Журнал, 16 мар 24

Yum! 

The red lentil pasta has a texture that I don't prefer, but the chickpea one was just fine! I need to learn how to make zucchini noodles😅 

Unity, I have a Paderno spiralizer that makes great zucchini noodles as well as other great spiraled veggies. I bought it a number of years ago, when they first became popular and it works great. You can get it on Amazon for $25. 

shirfleur, thank you! I have, so far, resisted in purchasing one because I didn't want another gadget to pack in a few years, but if they're sturdy and easy to use, maybe they're worth it.  

I haven't tried any of the legume-based pastas yet, so this is good intel. I adore cashew cream! Make it all the time. Sometimes when I want a quick vegan mac and cheese, I just toss cooked noodles together with cashew cream, olive oil, nutritional yeast and salt  

Writingwyo, those pasta products are definitely expensive, but every once in a while it makes for a nice change. It definitely felt like (and was!) a lot to eat with a cup each of green beans and broccoli. I felt super satisfied, belly-wise. 

Looks like a tasty nutritious dish. Glad to see you achieved your goal. Great accomplishment.  

larryb53, thank you🙂 I have a little food scale and so was sure that this represented one portion of the pasta... in the past, ambiguity surrounding portions were self-defeating. It's funny what a bit of consistency and confidence can bring.  

Looks delicious and healthy. I never had chickpeas pasta, I'll look for it!! 

Marlene, the good thing about the chickpea pasta is the protein, iron and potassium percentages are high. 😁  

That looks so healthy and delicious! Can you share your cashew cream sauce recipe? I have never made it and researched online, but there were too many variations of the recipe. Thank you. I’m excited to try it. 🩷 

shanekwa, it couldn't easier, it just takes some forethought. I soak 1/4 cup of cashews over night, or for 5 hours. When I'm ready, I discard that water throw the cashews in a blender with the least amount of water necessary for the machine to function. And that is it! For this dish, I sautéed garlic, onion with salt and pepper. Then I added plain plum tomatoes, and let it cook over low heat for a bit, stirring and watching so that it doesn't burn. A little bit before I'm ready to add it to the pasta, I add the cream sauce, parmesan, basil (if I have it), and other veggies to warm it all through. I adjust seasonings, add the pasta and done!💙😁 

Delicious 

You are so kind to share this yummy dish. I’m going to make it this week! Thanks so much Unity. 🩷 

Unity1234, YES!!!! I love that we don't deprive ourselves or pasta. I'm gonna look for it. Thanks for sharing this..  

Thank you, Myan! 

shanekwa, you are so very welcome!💙 

Marlene, that is what I am saying! What is life worth if you feel as though the whole thing is a struggle? Can't we fall in love with life? I think we can 💙 and chickpea pasta is part of the chemistry! 😄 

Unity, do you have a chickpea pasta brand name you like? That is, if you don’t make it from scratch. 😉 

shanekwa, oh no! I buy the Barilla brand. I'm not loyal to that brand, it was the first one I noticed! This picture here was my first time trying it. 😄