Massage Therapy Journal Summer 2024

74 • Massage Therapy Journal

Soothe Relax, Rejuvenate and Stay Centered

Fresh Food for Thought: Summer Pasta With Tomatoes and Peas Summer is a time for simplicity. This pasta recipe from everydayrecipes.com is fast, easy and takes just five ingredients. Bonus: You can serve hot or cold!

You’ll need: • 10 ounces of pasta • One-half teaspoon salt (for pasta water) • 1 cup fresh peas • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 3 tablespoons olive oil • One-quarter teaspoon salt • One-quarter teaspoon black pepper

You’ll do: 1. In a large skillet, boil water, adding one-half teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil and pasta 2. Drain, reserving approximately one quarter cup pasta water. 3. In same skillet, boil water and drop in peas, cooking until tender, about five to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice bath immediately. 4. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in skillet over medium heat and add halved tomatoes, covering until tender, about five minutes. Stir occasionally.

5. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and toss in pasta, peas and the quarter cup reserved pasta water.

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