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As a Trader Joe’s food expert, I would recommend the following steps for preparing perfectly cooked pasta every time:
1. Start by selecting your pasta of choice. Trader Joe’s has a great selection of pasta, including their organic brown rice & quinoa fusilli pasta, which is gluten-free and costs $2.99 for a 16 oz. box.
2. Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
3. Once the water is boiling, add your pasta and stir gently. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes.
4. While the pasta is cooking, prepare your sauce or toppings. One easy and nutritious option is to mix together 1/4 cup of Trader Joe’s organic tomato basil marinara sauce, which costs $2.49 for a 25 oz. jar, with 1/4 cup of Trader Joe’s organic roasted red pepper soup, which costs $2.99 for a 32 oz. carton.
5. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
6. Return the pasta to the pot and add your sauce or toppings. Toss everything together over low heat, adding the reserved pasta cooking water as needed to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
7. For added nutrition, consider adding a handful of spinach, kale, or arugula to your pasta dish. Trader Joe’s sells a bag of organic baby spinach for $2.49 and a bag of organic baby kale for $3.49.
8. If you’d like to add some protein to your pasta dish, consider cooking some Trader Joe’s fully cooked chicken sausage over low heat until browned, then slicing it and adding it to the pasta. A pack of their sweet Italian chicken sausage costs $3.99 for a 12 oz. package.
9. To add some crunch, sprinkle some of Trader Joe’s roasted and salted sliced almonds over the top of your pasta dish. A bag of these almonds costs $4.49 for an 8 oz. bag.
10. Finally, serve your pasta dish immediately and enjoy your delicious and nutritious meal!
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