Its easy, delicious, and best of all, versatile.
I use it to store everything I need to make dinner at a moment’s notice.
Its so full sometimes that I dont even know whats in there anymore.
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Thats when I search for kitchen sinkstyle recipes that use frozen ingredients.
Add a Parmesan rind and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add some torn lasagna noodles, and cook until tender.
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This meal is light, with the pesto providing vibrant garlic and basil flavors that make it cozy.
What a fantastic way to use up those half-emptied bags of frozen vegetables!
The really superb thing about Olivers recipe is the many ways you could customize it.
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While he calls for specific vegetables, almost any veggie combination will work.
Finally, dried pasta, instead of the fresh-frozen version Oliver calls for, also works.
Add it when you drop in the Parmesan rind.
Experiment and dont be afraid to mix and match.
Try a different bean:Broad beans may be hard to find in the U.S.
If you cant locate them, edamame or lima beans make a great substitute.
You could also consider adding your favorite canned beans, such as garbanzo or cannellini.
Any pasta shape will work in this recipe.
Serve it up:The recipe makes more pesto than youll likely need for garnishing.
I like to serve extra pesto on the side along with sliced Italian or French bread for dipping.
