yummy in our bellies

linguine with tuna, arugula and lemon

 

Super easy and incredibly delicious.  I highly recommend as a quick week night meal.

What to pick up from the grocery store:

• 12 ounces of linguine- I used a garlic and basil linguine from Trader Joe's
• 1/2 cup of good extra virgin olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves (or more accdg to your taste), minced
• 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 2- 12oz cans albacore tuna, packed in water, drained
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 tsp lemon zest
• 4 cups of fresh arugula

Cook the pasta according to package directions.  Remember to scoop 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining the pasta.  Set aside.  

Heat oil in a large skillet, add the garlic and crushed red pepper.  Do not let the garlic turn brown.  Add the tuna and stir to heat through.

Add the tuna mixture, lemon juice, lemon zest and arugula to pasta.  Toss over low heat just until arugula wilts.  Add your reserved pasta cooking liquid little by little to moisten.  You may not have to use the entire 1 cup.  

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

EAT!

Morning muffins

I'm asking myself the same question, "where the heck did she get the time to bake muffins?" Honestly I'm not quite sure. All I know is I pre-chopped the fruits yesterday and moved quickly in the kitchen while Leon was napping in his Zen Fisher Price swing. It's also a huge help that Chris is home with us for the next 3 weeks- yay!

Cooking always relaxes me. Baking is a new thing that began when I was pregnant. The last few days have been restless for us here at home being that each and everyone of us, including Lucy is getting used to our new family and caring for a newborn. A quick moment in my kitchen this morning was what I needed to get a sense of control and calmness. What came out of it are these yummy morning muffins packed with fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, chopped walnuts and mashed bananas.

p.s. the only way I'm able to post this entry right now is because Leon is on his second nap of the day.