In the West, we live such busy lives that sometimes we forget the importance of eating. Yes, we regard eating (you know, that act that keeps us alive and kicking) as a waste of time or something that can be skipped or done at our desks, or in front of the computer and TV. Maybe I am just old school, but I grew up in a house and a culture where meals, and having them together as a family, were the most important parts of the day, all of them.
I confess that I am guilty of eating in front of my computer or TV a lot, but that is something I have been trying to change. But I am proud to say that I haven’t been skipping meals for several months now. Breakfast is always the most important of my meals followed by lunch. Dinners for me are always small and usually not as complicated as my other meals, not that I make very complicated meals, anyway. Making simple, yet nutritious and delicious meals has helped me improve my eating habits.
And this pasta dish is just an example. I mixed leftover whole-wheat rotini with turkey sausage, olive oil, garlic and roated poblano peppers and tomatoes and some crumbled queso fresco on top. It turned out to be a very simple and delicious lunch that didn’t take more than 15 minutes to prepare. A light and healthy lunch to face the second half the workday is the best part of my day. A quick nap after your lunch would be perfect, unfortunately this is not a perfect world, hehe.
¡Buen provecho!
I am sending this dish to Presto Pasta Nights #164. The host this time around is Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook. Please visit her blog tomorrow, Friday May 21st, for the roundup.
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Rosa
Perfect for the warmer days! A lovely dish!
Cheers,
Rosa
lisaiscooking
I'm a fan of whole wheat pasta, and the roasted poblanos and tomatoes sound fantastic with it! This is a great, healthy meal.
Kristen
That looks amazing, Ben! Something that should be savored
Ruth
That is a great dish. We too are working at getting back to sitting down together at the table for meals. Thanks for sharing this tasty treat with Presto Pasta Night. No one can use the excuse "It takes to long to make" any more.
kat
That does sound like a wonderful pasta…now I just have to wait for the poblanos in my garden to grow
bellini valli
I am guilty of skipping meals Ben and do need to chnage my ways. Your pasta dish would convince me!!
pigpigscorner
This looks really healthy and delicious! Great for Summer.
Lydia
Now why is it that our culture does not embrace the siesta? I love traveling in Mexico where things shut down for a few hours after lunch. It's the hottest part of the day, and perfect for a nap.
Susan
My bad, too – always eating on the go, even when I'm home.
This is a great meal, Ben. I love roasted peppers. Thanks for sharing your recipe for PPN!
Esi
I love everything in here. I bet the roasted poblano gives it a nice flavor and heat!
Juliana
Yummie, this pasta dish looks fabulous, very tasty with all the ingredients in it, specially poblano peppers
nina
This is a treat both for the table and for the lunch boxes!!! Love all the flavors!
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul
A siesta is always a welcome addition in a perfect world! This is not only healthy and simple but good for you too. Love it Ben!
Joanne
I've been trying to eat dinner for lunch lately. A fact that my mother refuses to understand. (She keeps inviting me over for dinner and I keep explaining to her that I ate it already. At 1pm
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This pasta looks delicious! I love the roasted poblanos alongside the tomatoes. So fresh and delicious.
Ivy
Love any kind of pasta dish and yours looks delicious and healthy. I make similar pasta dishes with a few minor changes using local Greek cheese and bell peppers. We are still old fashioned and all the family still eat together.
mariscakes
Hola Ben!
A mixture of pueblano and pasta, I could imagine how delicious it taste. Looks great!
The Leftover Queen
Yes Ben! Now that we are bringing back the importance of meals shared with family, the nest thing we need to bring back is the siesta!!!
Su-Lin
Oh, I have to see if the green chilies in my local shop are poblanos – this looks fantastic!
Claudia
What a nice lunch Ben. The only thing I'm lacking is the poblnos, but our Natural Foods store usually carries them. No excuse not to try this.
Culinary Cory
This looks like a nice simple and quick meal.
Foodycat
This sounds like a beautifully flavoured lunch dish! Yum!
Maria
Oooh, I love the roasted poblanos combined with the pasta! Sounds like a great flavorful dish and a nice twist to pasta.
Diana
A quick siesta is always good after eating. Like your dish, I hear poblanos are good without being overwhelming hot, is tthat right?
BenHerrera
Yes Diana, that's right. They are packed with lots of flavor and just a hint of heat. That's why they are my favorite peppers.