It’s nice to be with you on this hot, humid day. It has been hot and rainy most of the week here in Vegas.  Don’t get me wrong-I LOVE the Summer rain. BUT, it does keep me out of the pool with the lightning storms. Boo!

This blog post has been updated in August 2025.

One good thing about the weather is that I crave fresh veggies and fruit.  What your favorite Summer “go-to” recipe?  Mine is Summer Cole Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing and Cashews. Yummy!

This recipe is fresh, crisp, sweet and savory all in one bite.

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I enjoy Summer veggies don’t you?  That’s why I love this end of Summer Veggie Skillet Meal.  It is a great hit every time I make it.  No matter who I make for.  With the freshness of the Summer veggies and the melted cheese, who could resist, right?

This End of Summer Veggie Skillet Meal is a great “go-to” meal when you are at a loss for a dinner idea.  It’s quick, easy and, oh, so fresh.  Did I mention, fresh??  It has protein from the cheese and all the veggies you need for a healthy meal.

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I am so happy to have you here today.  I can’t wait to share this recipe for a divine asparagus and pasta meal.  It’s great for the summertime, because you can it eat hot or cold. Nummers times 100!

 {Meegan’s Asparagus and Pasta Meal}

Ingredients:

1-1 lb box penne pasta

2-3 cloves minced, fresh garlic

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Butter (don’t use margarine)

Red pepper flakes

4-5 cups fresh asparagus, sliced diagonally into 2-3 inch pieces

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta until al dente.  In a separate pan, heat olive oil and butter until butter is melted.

Saute’ garlic in olive oil and butter until garlic begins to infuse the oil, it takes about 15 seconds. You will begin to smell the garlic as it releases into the oil. (Be careful not to burn garlic, as it tends to be very bitter when overcooked.)

Add a pinch of red pepper into oil (the amount depends on your taste)

Add asparagus to oil and garlic and saute’ until tender crisp.  

Pour oil, pepper flakes, garlic, butter and asparagus onto the hot pasta.  

Add the grated Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.

It’s divine served hot or at room temperature.

Adding sliced grill chicken on top of this dish makes it a heartier meal.

The flavors combined have a warm and nutty flavor.  I crave this all the time.  So easy, quick AND divine.  You will want to serve a divine asparagus and penne pasta meal to your family this Summer for sure!

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