Meatless Monday!

Have you heard of "Meatless Monday"?

It's a movement started almost 10 years ago

in order to bring attention to the world's need

for better nutrition.

We eat vegetarian at least twice a week,

(myself more often, as I eat no red meat or poultry)

and many of the recipes we feature can be adapted to

non meat-eaters.

Although it's still in the 80's here,

I'm w-i-l-l-i-n-g fall to show itself and stay

by preparing this dish,

meant for cooler days.

C'mon autumn...

Penne with White Bean Sauce

(Sun Sentinel)

1 lb. pasta (semolina or gf)

1/4 t red pepper flakes

1 t dried basil

1 rib celery, chopped

(we substituted 1/2 C shredded carrots)

1/4 C parsley, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 C white beans

1/3 C olive oil

1 large tomato, cubed

Cook pasta al dente. 

Heat oil in large skillet. 

Add garlic, pepper flakes and celery,

and cook about 4 minutes. 

Add beans, tomato, and spices and cook for 5 minutes

or until slightly thickened. 

Add parmesan if desired.

Enjoy!