Menu Plan Monday!

A friend brought in a magazine with some quick and healthier dishes. I thought I would devote my week to them. To me, they aren't exactly that healthy, but we'll see how I might be able to modify them.

Monday - Mexican Pasta Skillet

Tuesday - Chili Bean Burgers

Wednesday - Veggie Shepherd's Pie

Thursday - Leftovers

Friday - Cheddar Bacon Quiche

Linguine Carbonara

8 oz whole wheat linguine

1 12 oz pkg low fat firm silken tofu

1 cup liquid egg substitute

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/8 tsp freshly ground four peppercorn mix

2 dashes ground cayenne

1 cup precooked turkey bacon, crumbled

Cooking Spray

Prepare linguine as package directs. Meanwhile, combine tofu, egg substitute, cheese, peppercorn mix and cayenne in a blender. Puree until very smooth.

When linguine is cooked, remove from heat and drain. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat at medium high. When pan is hot, place linguine in skillet. Add pureed tofu mixture and bacon and stir to combine. Cook over medium high heat until egg is just solidified.

Makes four 1 1/2 cup servings

~ I made my bacon crumbles by microwaving my turkey bacon on paper towels.

~ Adapted from my Healthy Cooking Class :)

Menu Plan Monday

We're not really doing anything to exciting on the meal-front this week. We're going to try my Pasta Carbonara recipe from a class I took during the summer last year. Plus, two slow cooker recipes that we'll see if we like . . .

Monday - Burgers (The Husband is cooking!)

Tuesday - Pasta Carbonara

Wednesday - Slow Cooker Shepherd's Pie (The Husband is preparing!)

Thursday - Leftovers

Friday - Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice (The Husband is preparing!)

Did you notice The Husband is taking a larger roll in the meal prep for the week? How nice is that??? I'm excited to be able to come home from work (yes, I'm in the office three days this week) and know The Husband has dinner almost ready!