Arugula & Basil Whole Wheat Pasta Deliciousness

I was so very happy eating this meal. I think you will be too. It's very simple, and remarkably delicious.

There are a lot of great flavors going on in this dish. It's vegetarian - you can make it vegan (omit the cheese) or gluten free (substitute whole wheat pasta for rice pasta or spaghetti squash). If you haven't noticed, I post really easy recipes. I like to cook, but try to keep it simple in the kitchen. This way, we can eat healthy, and not go crazy with prep time.

This meal has lots of green veggies in it - full of antioxidants and vitamins. Eating green veggies has been linked to better respiration, better mental clarity and better energy. Whenever I can make a recipe that tastes good with leafy greens, I do it.

Grocery List: 

• Whole wheat pasta
• Arugula 
• A high quality cheese - try Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese - it's made with Sheep's Milk in Italy. It was very tasty (though a bit salty). 
• Tomato Sauce with fresh basil leaves (basil is super easy to grow in a garden, or even in a pot if you don't have a garden - fresh makes all the difference compared to dry basil.  (if you can make homemade sauce - it really enhances the flavor. It's really easy. If you need a quick tomato sauce recipe, email me - theplantbasedhealthcoach@gmail.com. Otherwise use your favorite jarred sauce)

Make a big pot of sauce, and then add cooked whole wheat pasta to it, and serve over a big plate of arugula. Grate a little cheese on top. If you use a strong, high quality cheese, you won't need a lot to get a lot of great flavor. Unless you're like me and love cheese, then grate a little more:). It's an indulgence, so enjoy it when you choose to eat it.

Happy health!