Dreamfields #Healthyhacks Welcomes Wellness Inside And Out
MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) January 17, 2018 -- Already broken a New Year’s Resolution? Join the crowd. But if you’re still interested in welcoming wellness inside and out, help is on the way. Year three of Dreamfields #HealthyHacks is ready to take on 2018 with tips for eating healthy, increasing movement, staying balanced and creating the life you want.
Visit every day from January14 through February 3 for easy hacks, delicious recipes that come together in a snap, and chances to win phenomenal prizes that’ll jumpstart any wellness regime! Contributors include registered dietitian Alexandra Caspero; fitness expert Stephanie Mansour, and creativity blogger Kim Demmon.
To further ignite your healthier habits, Dreamfields will be awarding three fabulous prizes: Grand Prize - $1,000 Visa Gift Card + a year’s supply of pasta; First Runner Up - Apple Watch Series 3 + a family pack of pasta; and Second Runner Up - $200 Spafinder.com gift card + a family pack of pasta. All this and more is available on HealthyHacks.dreamfieldsfoods.com or by following Dreamfields on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
“Wellness is not a destination but a journey, and Dreamfields wants to provide fans with the right tools to make it happen,” said Liz Housman, Director of Marketing at Dreamfields Pasta. “For three years now, our #HealthyHacks program has been serving up delicious healthy pasta recipes, tips on adding movement to your day, and easy ways to organize and keep track of your progress. A healthier and happier you is very important to us!”
Made with premium durum wheat semolina, Dreamfields pasta is a great addition to a healthy diet. In addition to its delicious taste, Dreamfields also offers a nutritional boost by providing 5 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein per one cup cooked serving. Added inulin, a prebiotic fiber extracted from chicory root, helps promote healthy digestion.
Eating healthy is easy when the dish tastes good. Try some Spicy Penne to awaken your taste buds AND willpower to make 2018 your best year yet. For more recipes and information visit: http://www.DreamfieldsFoods.com.
SPICY PENNE
By: Delish Knowledge
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup red wine
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves
Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh basil (optional)
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid before draining; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, carrots and mushrooms; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add salt, oregano, red pepper flakes and pepper. Stir in wine; cook about 5 to 8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, scraping up any browned vegetable bits on bottom of pan.
3. Crush tomatoes with hands and add them along with juice to skillet. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.
4. Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, the Parmesan cheese and basil; toss to combine. If sauce is too thick, thin with a little more of reserved cooking liquid. Transfer to large serving dish. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 320 calories; 12 g protein; 59 g carbohydrates; 5 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 2 mg cholesterol; 450 mg sodium; 10 g total dietary fiber. __title__ #HealthyHacks]
Liz Rytel-Mudroncik, M&P Food Communications, +1 (312) 201-9101, [email protected]
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