Pasta Night.

There are times when I don't want to hang out in the kitchen for hours. When that happens, it's Pasta Night. We use the whole wheat pasta, and I've grown fond of adding beans for protein... Nature's version of meatballs! Only oblong and without the meat. :)

Our friend Tom in London made this for us when we visited, and it was AMAZING. He added finely chopped bacon for the meat eaters, but it's great without.

Usually I saute either white or red beans (cannolini or pinto?) up with some onion and garlic in olive oil, add frozen spinach and an assortment of dried italian spices (basil, thyme, and oregano).
Once it's all hot and flavored through, add in chunks of avocado... C love likes to cook them a little (I think that's wierd) but I leave them to get warmed by the rest. Its a good contrast, and if I recall correctly, that's what Tom did, too.
Throw the mixture with the cooked pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan, salt and pepper.

It's filling, pretty healthy, and quick! and you can totally make it vegan. yum.
Thanks Tom!