ClosePhoto:Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty ImagesWe’re in the heat of summer (literally) so in-season vegetables are top of mind. We definitely are fans of a big freshsummer salad, or an easy roastedveggie side dish.But everyone has their own favorite vegetable.Alton Brownloves asparagus.Jenna Bush Hagercan’t stop eating broccoli. Mine is sweet potatoes; I add sweet potatoes to my spinach salad every day for lunch, no matter the season.And through a conversation withEatingWellabout her newgluten-free pasta line, we asked celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for her favorite vegetable. She had a clear answer.Valerie Bertinelli Just Told Us Her Favorite 4-Ingredient No-Cook Meal Featuring Trader Joe’s Staples“I love broccoli rabe—I can always count on my daughter, Jade, to eat it, too,” De Laurentiis tellsEatingWell.For those unfamiliar,broccoli rabeis a dark green leafy green in the turnip family. It’s known for its faint bitter taste, and has nutritional benefits as it’s rich with vitamins A and C, which are great for eye health and immune health, respectively.Safe to say, we are a fan of De Laurentiis’ pick, and our editors even think the cruciferous veggie is underrated.“I love how quick-cooking and versatile it is,”EatingWell’s nutrition editor and dietitianJessica Ball, M.S., RDshares. “I think its slightly-bitter flavor lends itself well to everything from a stir fry to a creamy pasta. Plus, it’s packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals.”There are plenty of ways to prepare it. It’s commonly found in Italian cuisine as a side with olive oil and garlic. It can also be added to sandwiches—try it instead of spinach on aCheesy Chicken alla Vodka Sandwich.What’s De Laurentiis’ go-to way to make it? Don’t worry, we asked.“I usually prepare it in my Chicken with Broccoli Rabe Pasta,” she says, referencing her bright,15-minute dinner recipe. “You’ve got protein and veg, so it’s a simple weeknight dish.”De Laurentiis shares that she sometimes swaps the pasta for her gluten-free casarecce pasta.For dessert after enjoying the chef’s flavorful dinner, try De Laurentiis’Espresso Martini Affogato.17 Three-Step Pasta Dinners Perfect for SummerWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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We’re in the heat of summer (literally) so in-season vegetables are top of mind. We definitely are fans of a big freshsummer salad, or an easy roastedveggie side dish.But everyone has their own favorite vegetable.Alton Brownloves asparagus.Jenna Bush Hagercan’t stop eating broccoli. Mine is sweet potatoes; I add sweet potatoes to my spinach salad every day for lunch, no matter the season.And through a conversation withEatingWellabout her newgluten-free pasta line, we asked celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for her favorite vegetable. She had a clear answer.Valerie Bertinelli Just Told Us Her Favorite 4-Ingredient No-Cook Meal Featuring Trader Joe’s Staples“I love broccoli rabe—I can always count on my daughter, Jade, to eat it, too,” De Laurentiis tellsEatingWell.For those unfamiliar,broccoli rabeis a dark green leafy green in the turnip family. It’s known for its faint bitter taste, and has nutritional benefits as it’s rich with vitamins A and C, which are great for eye health and immune health, respectively.Safe to say, we are a fan of De Laurentiis’ pick, and our editors even think the cruciferous veggie is underrated.“I love how quick-cooking and versatile it is,”EatingWell’s nutrition editor and dietitianJessica Ball, M.S., RDshares. “I think its slightly-bitter flavor lends itself well to everything from a stir fry to a creamy pasta. Plus, it’s packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals.”There are plenty of ways to prepare it. It’s commonly found in Italian cuisine as a side with olive oil and garlic. It can also be added to sandwiches—try it instead of spinach on aCheesy Chicken alla Vodka Sandwich.What’s De Laurentiis’ go-to way to make it? Don’t worry, we asked.“I usually prepare it in my Chicken with Broccoli Rabe Pasta,” she says, referencing her bright,15-minute dinner recipe. “You’ve got protein and veg, so it’s a simple weeknight dish.”De Laurentiis shares that she sometimes swaps the pasta for her gluten-free casarecce pasta.For dessert after enjoying the chef’s flavorful dinner, try De Laurentiis’Espresso Martini Affogato.17 Three-Step Pasta Dinners Perfect for SummerWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
We’re in the heat of summer (literally) so in-season vegetables are top of mind. We definitely are fans of a big freshsummer salad, or an easy roastedveggie side dish.But everyone has their own favorite vegetable.Alton Brownloves asparagus.Jenna Bush Hagercan’t stop eating broccoli. Mine is sweet potatoes; I add sweet potatoes to my spinach salad every day for lunch, no matter the season.And through a conversation withEatingWellabout her newgluten-free pasta line, we asked celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for her favorite vegetable. She had a clear answer.Valerie Bertinelli Just Told Us Her Favorite 4-Ingredient No-Cook Meal Featuring Trader Joe’s Staples“I love broccoli rabe—I can always count on my daughter, Jade, to eat it, too,” De Laurentiis tellsEatingWell.For those unfamiliar,broccoli rabeis a dark green leafy green in the turnip family. It’s known for its faint bitter taste, and has nutritional benefits as it’s rich with vitamins A and C, which are great for eye health and immune health, respectively.Safe to say, we are a fan of De Laurentiis’ pick, and our editors even think the cruciferous veggie is underrated.“I love how quick-cooking and versatile it is,”EatingWell’s nutrition editor and dietitianJessica Ball, M.S., RDshares. “I think its slightly-bitter flavor lends itself well to everything from a stir fry to a creamy pasta. Plus, it’s packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals.”There are plenty of ways to prepare it. It’s commonly found in Italian cuisine as a side with olive oil and garlic. It can also be added to sandwiches—try it instead of spinach on aCheesy Chicken alla Vodka Sandwich.What’s De Laurentiis’ go-to way to make it? Don’t worry, we asked.“I usually prepare it in my Chicken with Broccoli Rabe Pasta,” she says, referencing her bright,15-minute dinner recipe. “You’ve got protein and veg, so it’s a simple weeknight dish.”De Laurentiis shares that she sometimes swaps the pasta for her gluten-free casarecce pasta.For dessert after enjoying the chef’s flavorful dinner, try De Laurentiis’Espresso Martini Affogato.17 Three-Step Pasta Dinners Perfect for Summer
We’re in the heat of summer (literally) so in-season vegetables are top of mind. We definitely are fans of a big freshsummer salad, or an easy roastedveggie side dish.
But everyone has their own favorite vegetable.Alton Brownloves asparagus.Jenna Bush Hagercan’t stop eating broccoli. Mine is sweet potatoes; I add sweet potatoes to my spinach salad every day for lunch, no matter the season.
And through a conversation withEatingWellabout her newgluten-free pasta line, we asked celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for her favorite vegetable. She had a clear answer.
Valerie Bertinelli Just Told Us Her Favorite 4-Ingredient No-Cook Meal Featuring Trader Joe’s Staples
“I love broccoli rabe—I can always count on my daughter, Jade, to eat it, too,” De Laurentiis tellsEatingWell.
For those unfamiliar,broccoli rabeis a dark green leafy green in the turnip family. It’s known for its faint bitter taste, and has nutritional benefits as it’s rich with vitamins A and C, which are great for eye health and immune health, respectively.
Safe to say, we are a fan of De Laurentiis’ pick, and our editors even think the cruciferous veggie is underrated.
“I love how quick-cooking and versatile it is,”EatingWell’s nutrition editor and dietitianJessica Ball, M.S., RDshares. “I think its slightly-bitter flavor lends itself well to everything from a stir fry to a creamy pasta. Plus, it’s packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals.”
There are plenty of ways to prepare it. It’s commonly found in Italian cuisine as a side with olive oil and garlic. It can also be added to sandwiches—try it instead of spinach on aCheesy Chicken alla Vodka Sandwich.
What’s De Laurentiis’ go-to way to make it? Don’t worry, we asked.
“I usually prepare it in my Chicken with Broccoli Rabe Pasta,” she says, referencing her bright,15-minute dinner recipe. “You’ve got protein and veg, so it’s a simple weeknight dish.”
De Laurentiis shares that she sometimes swaps the pasta for her gluten-free casarecce pasta.
For dessert after enjoying the chef’s flavorful dinner, try De Laurentiis’Espresso Martini Affogato.
17 Three-Step Pasta Dinners Perfect for Summer
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