Can I make a halfway decent dinner out of these ingredients?!
Can I make a halfway decent dinner out of these ingredients?
I have a box of whole wheat penne, fat free cheese slices, extra virgin olive oil, broccoli, onions, and a fully stocked spice cabinet. I have time to pick up a few more things, but I don't have a lot of money. I was thinking maybe add some chicken and a few more veggies for a pasta toss? What else can I add/do? Thanks in advance.
Answers:
I think you already have it - cooke the penne, steam the broccoli, saute the onion - season with salt and pepper. Maybe make a quick cheese sauce - though fat-free isn't the best for this - to cover. You could certainly add chicken, if you like, but it sounds fine without.
**Cheese Sauce
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 cup grated cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Melt the butter and then stir in the flour, mixing so that no lumps form. Remove from heat, and add the milk. Replace on your stove, and stir until thick. Again, remove from stove, and stir in cheese. Stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.