Pesto Pasta

The perfect light summer dish!

spaghetti
basil pesto (I just use the Classico brand from the store)
real parm cheese shreds
cilantro
tomatoes
cooked shredded chicken


Cook and drain spaghetti, add a little pesto at a time- until it tastes just right. A little goes a long way. Add cheese, cilantro and tomatoes to taste - Easy peasy and oh so tasty!  (it's good warm or cold)
 

Crockpot Cheesy Tortellini

Ingredients:

1 lb. of roll sausage
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1 small bag of fresh spinach
2 cans of italian style diced tomatoes
1 box or 4 cups or chicken broth
1 block of cream cheese (1/3 low fat works)
1 bag of frozen tortellini

Brown the sausage and garlic. Drain. Put all ingredients in crockpot chunking up the cream cheese.  I put tortellini's on top so they don't over cook. Cook on low for 3-4 hrs. Serve with italian bread (bruchetta if you're ambitious). Yum! Serves 5-6