(Serves about 5-6 people)
Ingredients:

• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
• 2 packages Gluten Free Bistro Penne Pasta (about 12 oz) (available at select Whole Foods, Alfalfa’s and Lucky’s Market)
• 4 tablespoons butter, or Earth Balance buttery spread
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (or mint or italian parsley)
• 1/2 cup shredded …

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serves 2-3
Ingredients:
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 small carrot, diced
1 yellow squash, sliced
1 zucchini squash, sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
salt and pepper
olive oil
1 package The Gluten Free Bistro Penne Pasta (available at select Whole Foods) www.theglutenfreebistro.com
fresh mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Cook GF penne pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to pot. Drizzle with olive oil, toss gently and set aside.
Meanwhile, over medium heat, add 2Tbs olive oil to skillet. …

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 Pasta Salad
1 – 5.5 ounce container of The Gluten Free Bistro’s Fresh Style Penne
1/3 lb of roasted veggies from the prepared food section of your grocer, chopped
¼ lb of olive tapanade or chopped kalamata olives
¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional)
 Cook pasta with a slow boil on medium high heat for 4 minutes (for al dente).

Rinse pasta with cold water and drain well.
Mix pasta with roasted veggies, olives, feta, and vinaigrette

 
Lemon Agave Vinaigrette
 2 T lemon juice
1 T white wine vinegar
1 …

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Ingredients:
2 slices of smoked bacon, preferably free-range or organic
2 medium onions
2 cloves of garlic
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
olive oil
2 heaping tsp dried oregano
1 lb good-quality ground beef, turkey, or pork
sea salt and fresh ground pepper
2, 14 ounce cans of diced tomatoes (no salt added)
1 small can tomato paste
small bunch of fresh basil
4 ounces fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb The Gluten Free Bistro’s Penne
Directions:
Finely dice the bacon. Peel and finely chop the onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Place a large pan on …

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Serves 2 

Ingredients
1 package The Gluten Free Bistro’s Fettuccine (6 oz)
1/2 lb raw shrimp
1 tbs mixed fresh herbs (chopped)
1.5 tbs olive oil or butter
salt and pepper
1/2 cup roasted tomatoes (recipe follows)
1/2 cup store bought pesto
parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add herbs and shrimp. Saute shrimp until pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. 
Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and place in large bowl. Toss gently with pesto and roasted tomatoes. Top …

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