Breakfast Pasta

Name: Breakfast Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (375 g) box whole-grain spaghetti; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 large red pepper, diced; 2/3 cup slivered almonds; 1 (398 ml) can apricot halves in light syrup, diced (drain syrup and set aside 3 Tbsp.); 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"When pasta comes to mind, most people think of serving it as a lunch or dinner option. But a bowl of pasta for breakfast is one way to get kids to eat that important first meal of the day. This dish can be made the night before for easy warm-up in the morning."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (375 g) box whole-grain spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 large red pepper, diced
²⁄₃ cup slivered almonds
1 (398 ml) can apricot halves in light syrup, diced (drain syrup and set aside 3 Tbsp.)
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish
¹⁄₂ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ¹⁄₂ cups 1% cottage cheese

directions

Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, red pepper and almonds and sauté for about 5 minutes or until onion and red pepper are tender.
Add apricot halves, reserved 3 tablespoons syrup, chopped mint, red pepper flakes and salt and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until apricots are heated through.
Add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 more minute.
Add cottage cheese, mix well and heat just until entire dish is hot. Drain pasta when ready and mix well with skillet ingredients. Garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately.

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Chef mariajane

I am a 56 year old Gramma that, for the first time in my life, has purchase myself a computer, and I didn't know what i was missing!! I have a husband tha I adore, and 4 grandchildren that of course surpass all others - lol - I am disabled, and am an at home person, so I have a lot of time on my hands, to play with my recipes, and I am enjoying every bit of it - My husband will eat anything that I cook, so I have carte blanche as far as that goes, so I have a great time trying out new recipes. Paula Deen has published some of my favorite cookbooks, her recipes are easy and quick to do. Her sweets are fantastics, especially her pound cakes, Yummm I guess the dish that I am famous for is my Christmas ham - my family all comes home for Christmas, and if i don't have my ham they are dissapointed, and my grandson wants the pistachio squares!!! so I guess that is the dishes that I'm famous for.

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