The week before we left for vacation, I was quite practical and made sure to use up as much food as I could from our refrigerator.
Waste drives me crazy, and I didn’t want anything going bad in our absence.
Although it made for a few boring, ok and weird, meals, it was a good plan.
Until we came home.
Because said refrigerator was, of course, pretty bare. And since it was Easter Sunday and a busy day, there was no time for a grocery store run.
And this is where a well-stocked pantry and freezer can save your hide.
Along with a recipe like this one.
Although I didn’t have every single ingredient, I did have the lion’s share. Broccoli from the freezer. Pasta in the pantry. Olive oil, butter, lemon juice, and pine nuts all on hand already.
It came together in nothing flat, which means it’s the perfect meal for when your weeknights are a little hectic.
And if you’re like us, that means currently juggling homework, track practice, Scout meetings, and soccer.
Sometimes all on the same night.
While the inclination might be to find the nearest drive-thru, this recipe will save you from that.
So thank you, Curtis Stone and broccoli from the freezer. I think I love you.
PS If you’re looking for more easy recipes from Curtis Stone, he has a new cookbook coming out next week, What’s for Dinner? Delicious Recipes for a Busy Life.
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