Healthy Heath

South of the Boarder Pasta February 9, 2011

Today was certainly a busy day. Meetings with teachers to learn about lesson planning techniques. Working with my class on math and CSAP preparations. Taking kids home in nasty snowy conditions. Definitely cause for a relaxing evening with a quick dinner and a few episodes of ‘North and South’.  Perfect way to unwind after a long day.

South of the Boarder Pasta:

• Left over broiled chicken
• 1 yellow pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 tbsp. cilantro
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/3 cups of uncooked penne

1. Cook the penne according to the box instructions.
2. Meanwhile, sautee the peppers and chicken in the olive oil.
3. Combine the lime juice, cilantro, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
4. When the pasta is finished, drain and toss with the cilantro-lime mixture and the peppers and chicken.
5. Serve while still warm.

The combination of the sweet and sour is delicious. The original recipe from Weight Watchers called to make this a cold pasta salad, but on a cold winter night like this one a warm dish was a must.