It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
Recent Blog Post
Oven-Roasted Arrabiata Sauce with Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili oil (or use crushed red pepper)
- 2 tbsp garlic, pasted
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ lb whole wheat pasta
- Basil, sliced into thin strips, for serving
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a roasting pan, add in olive oil, chili oil and garlic pasta. Stir to combine. Throw in the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss with oil mixture. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.
After placing tomatoes in the oven, put a pot of water on for pasta. When there is 10 minutes left on tomatoes, drop your pasta and cook to package directions. Reserve about ¼ cup pasta water.
Add pasta water to roasted tomatoes right as it comes out of the oven. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up any bits on the bottom of the roasting dish. Toss pasta with sauce.
Serve and top with basil.
Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:
Meat-eater in the group: Brown up some Italian chicken sausages and serve alongside.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta or bean-based.
Kid-friendly: Scale back on the chili oil or omit completely for a mild roasted tomato sauce.
It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
