Cheap meals don’t need to leave a bad taste in your mouth. There are hundreds of inexpensive summer recipes that are packed with flavor. In fact, many are so tasty your family will never know that you didn’t spend a fortune making them.
The following summer recipes are not only easy on your wallet, but they’re also simple to make and taste great:
TUNA PASTA SALAD
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) package seashell pasta, cooked
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups diced celery
4 tablespoons fresh chopped dill, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (6-ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 1/2 cups frozen peas thawed
2 tablespoons scallions
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, milk, garlic salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients. Stir gently. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped dill and scallions.
SIMPLE VEGETABLE PASTA PRIMAVERA
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow summer squash, diced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
1 pound cooked Angel Hair pasta
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
In a large bowl, toss vegetables with oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Spread vegetables out evenly on a large foil lined cookie sheet.
Baked for 12 to 20 minutes until veggies get brown and caramelized.
Cook pasta as directed on box.
Toss vegetables with hot pasta.
Drizzle with olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
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