Meanwhile, the spinach wilts in the pasta water in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.
Parmesan cheese adds the bulk of the savory flavor.
Its worth seeking out a block of Parmesan and grating it yourself to maximize the flavor.
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If you cant find mozzarella pearls, cut or tear a fresh ball of mozzarella into bite-size pieces instead.
If you like your salad with a little kick, try swapping out the spinach for arugula.
Any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too.
Piled-High Vegetable Pitas
Fresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas.
These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand.
No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
Ali Redmond
Vegan Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower Rice
These meal-prep vegan burrito bowls are healthy and flavorful.
Make them early in the week for grab-and-go meals when days are busy.
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
Jacob Fox
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
Ali Redmond
