Meal Prep Monday

Since my work schedule has become constantly on a weekly basis, and it looks like I will be working from 2-10 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of the summer, I have decided to make every Monday, a meal prep Monday blog post. So this week I took a family favorite pasta recipe and updated it a little with some new farmers market finds. 

Balsamic Caprese Pasta 

1/3 to 1/2 box rigatoni 

Olive oil 

1 red onion - thinly sliced 

1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth 

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 

1/2 cup Mozzarella balls - halved 

8 cherry tomatoes - quartered 

6-8 basil leaves  - chiffonade 

Salt and Pepper 

Boil a pot of salted water and simmer the rigatoni for 14-15 minutes till al dente. While the pasta cooks, sauté the onions in a small amount of olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Once softened add the chicken or vegetable broth and balsamic vinegar and let liquid simmer and reduce by half. When the pasta is done, toss with the onions and reduction, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Divide between two or three tuper ware containers and store in the fridge. 

These pre made meals make coming home at 10 pm a lot easier. After walking home in the pouring rain without my umbrella or raincoat, I was happy to just shower quickly and relax before going to bed. This pasta is good served warm or cold, and because of my exhaustion and pure laziness, I had it cold tonight. So till next time, 

Keep Cooking Brooklyn!