Life can't get any better than spending time with your children, and thanks to this happy Mother's Day holiday, I spent time with mine.
Most young parents have heard this before, but I'll say it one more time - those little people eventually grow up. The days of diapers, homework and school events that seem like they will never end - end.
Like me, you'll be looking forward to visits from your children, because in your mind's eye they will always be those little people learning to walk, struggling with math problems, and knocking people down on the football field (I'm proud to say both my son and daughter could take out the opposition).
This Mother's Day, I thanked God for the days that Jason and Lauren entered my life, then I treated them to this delicious pasta recipe I found at Roti & Rice. The pasta dish was perfect for Lauren's eat less meat lifestyle, and the addition of Italian turkey sausage worked for Jason's eat more meat lifestyle.
The entire family was pleased, including Mom. I hope your Mother's Day was just as blessed. Happy cooking!
In my estimation, Quinoa had much the same texture as traditional pasta and the flavor was just as appealing. The package wasn't expensive - almost equal to a good dried pasta. Nutritionally, it's a good choice for folks on gluten free diets, but it isn't necessarily lower in calories and fat, or higher in protein and fiber. Be sure to read the label and check the ingredients. Fit Sugar has a good nutritional breakdown of the various pastas available for purchase.
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Ingredients
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Amount Per Serving
Calories: 379, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 16
Total Fat: 22.35g
Cholesterol: 59mg
Sodium: 742mg
Total Carbs: 77.96g
Dietary Fiber: 8.94g
Sugars: 0.50g
Protein: 27.26g
