Pesto Tortellini with Vegetables

I wasn't sure if
I should post this dinner
but I want to
keep it real
we have been
fighting colds for
a few weeks.
last week I was
feeling run down

Pesto Tortellini with Vegetables

I used the pesto
we bought from Costco
I used a package of
chicken tortellini

I cut up a ton
of fresh vegetables
to make up for
the packaged foods
or my attempt to
make it better

cooked up some
onions and garlic


added yummy peppers
mushrooms
zucchini
carrots
grape tomatoes
and cooked until
crisp tender


drained the tortellini
added the pesto


toss in the
colorful vegetables
an easy dinner;
a flavourful dinner
is served


I served this up
with a salad
everyone enjoyed


I try to keep it real
and not overdue dinner
on the days
I'm feeling sick

Pita Pizza

I struggle
to come up with
healthy lunch ideas
for my kids
we sometimes have leftovers
but not to often
and I really try
not to use many
prepackaged foods
here is one lunch we enjoy

grab some pita shells
shop us some yummy
colorful veggies


I do buy from costco
premade pesto
I'm happy with the ingredient list
I can pronounce all of them
when basil is more available
I'll try my hand at making my own
until then we enjoy this one
I have used spaghetti sauce
but we really enjoy pesto


then load up your veggies
the more color the better
I also add some
diced up deli ham


add your cheese
as little
or as much
as you desire
any type you have on hand


bake at 350
15 - 20 minutes
then turn it to broil
for about 5 minutes
keep an eye on it
so it's not overdone


we love a thin crust
this comes out nice and crispy
and is super good
the next day cold


I love all your comments
here and on facebook
I would really enjoy
some of your ideas
for easy healthy lunches
I really struggle with it