I had a very busy and productive day today. I got to the gym at 5:30 AM and did 30 min on Elliptical, 20 min on Stairmaster, some serious stretching and some crunches. I kept up with my goal of drinking plenty of water and drank 74 oz of water while at work. I got home very hungry and wanted something quick and tasty. Not to mention Raymond’s friend Jason was coming over to watch WVU play basketball and it needed to be something that feeds 3 people with some left overs…. and that’s when Mushroom and Sundried Tomato Macaroni was born.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Med Onion, chopped
- 8 oz of Mushrooms, chopped
- 3 cloves of Garlic
- 2 tsp dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Can (8 oz) Tomato Sauce
- 1 Can (15 oz) Whole tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Sundried Tomatoes
- 2 cup Vegetable Broth
- 2 cup dried Macaroni
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Cooking Directions: Serves 4
- Saute Onion and Garlic in olive oil, let it cook until onion is transluscent
- Add Mushrooms to the onion mixture and let it cook until mushrooms are soft
- Add Oregano, Italian Seasoning, Tomato Sauce, Chopped up canned tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, salt & Pepper
- Add a little over half of the parsley to the mixture, add vegetable broth and let it come to boil
- Add Macaroni, allow it to come to boil, cover and let simmer until the liquid is completely gone and Macaroni is soft.
- Garnish with Parsley and Enjoy!
NOTE: I served the Macaroni with Grilled chicken, seasoned with Italian season, salt and pepper to the boys. I added 1/2 cup of Edamame to my dish for some added protein.
This dish took a total of 45 min, from prep to finish…
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I got an email this morning from Raymond about our ride next Saturday, which is about an hour and half north of where we live.. YIKES! In his email he wrote “you need to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate”. I didn’t do a good job of hydrating last week leading to the race and while riding. Part of it was Saturday was a chilly day and when its chilly you sort of forget that you need to be drinking water, not that is any excuse. Hence my goal this week, to make sure I drink enough water throughout the week and definatly drink plenty while riding on Saturday.
How do you stay hydrated while training or running/cycling a race?
Gelareh
This looks great! Sure to be on my meal rotation soon
Yum! This looks incredible!! I love that you added edamame to it! And I love even more that it only takes 45 minutes
I love getting in an early workout. It makes me feel so accomplished before the day has even really begun! I try to drink two water bottles during my workout. Even if I have to take a bathroom break, it’s the only way I remember to hydrate! That macaroni looks great
That recipe sounds incredible!! Especially with the sundried tomatoes, yum!!
Wow! This looks so nutritious, colorful, and brightening. I love the addition of edamame in there! Quite the combination of flavors and textures!
is 45 minutes short? haha i am lazy
it sounds so gooood!!
You know, I’ve never really thought too much about staying hydrated when i’m training for races. During workouts, I make sure I drink a liter of water. Other than that, I kind of just drink when I’m thirsty. I’m sure staying more hydrated would better my performance though!
yum! sounds like a great dinner
totally gotta make sure you hydrate for those rides!
That looks good! Never cooked with edamame before.
whoa so colorful! love edamame and sundried tomatoes!
great post, this looks so good! I am a huge fan of sundried maters and pasta! Hydration is so important for me. I can totally tell when I’m not hydrated and I’m so bad with reaching down for my bottle on the bike because I feel like I’m going to biff it lol I always try to be well-hydrated the day before and the day of. During I usually mix up some gatorade too to help with water retention and absorption
Maybe you could try a bit of gatorade esp on longer rides? I am looking into getting one of those tri handlebars that has the spot for the water bottle built in that way I can just lean forward and take a sip 
That looks delicious! I always have to remind myself to drink extra water all week. I find that drinking lots of herbal tea helps in the winter when I don’t want cold water!
that looks so good and nutritious of course
hydrate hydrate! start a day before…when i went hiking in israel we had hikes in 100 degree weather and were told to drink a liter of water the night before…and it helped! just start the day before and also some gatorade or something with some electrolytes in it wouldnt be a bad idea!!
That is my kind of recipe….I will have to try it.
I find that hydrating the day before is almost more important than the day of. Also, are you drinking any electrolytes with your water while you ride? That may help!
That meal looks SO good!
Good luck hydrating!
That dinner looks amazing!! AND healthy!
As for hydration, I carry a water bottle with me all day long. It is important as you know to be well hydrated going into working out or racing. You don’t want to start with a deficit. Then, sipping water throughout. I tell my students to drink an ounce for every minute you are working out on the bike. Of course, this is very difficult to obtain, but it is a good goal to work towards! Good luck!
I struggle with staying hydrated, in general. I do find that drinking smart water really helps but it can be pricey.
That dinner looks great!
Sounds like an amazing dinner! Edamae and I are best friends
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I think that it really depends on at which time the race starts. If it’s in the morning I make sure to hydrate enough the day before and if it’s in the evening (as some races over here are..) I drink plenty during the day.
What a beautiful dinner!!!
Hydration is a great idea, obviously. If you are working out longer than an hour (which you will be on Saturday) I would suggest drinking Gatorade or Powerade. You should give yourself a beverage with electrolytes and 6-8% carbs whenever your workout lasts longer than an hour. You lose a lot of glycogen and electrolytes and they need to be replenished. If you just drink water you will risk hyponatremia (low sodium in the blood) and that’s no beuno.
Good luck on Saturday! It’ll be lots of fun. I love long bike rides.
that pasta looks delicious! So colorful.
Your dish is beautiful!
I stay hydrated when I run by leaving a water bottle in a place I know I’ll run past (only if it’s a long distance)
That looks so good!
I stay hydrated by telling myself I will drink water every 15 mins when running. I just remember to look down at my watch. I drink a bit even if I am not thirsty
When I go on really long runs (anything over 13 miles) I wear a fuel belt that way I constantly have water with me.
I have run into major dehydration issues since moving to Houston. My body was not ready for the heat and humidity! I bought a huge water bottle 64oz at Walmart and make sure I drink the whole thing by the end of the day.
I love quick dinners like those that taste good too! It looks delicious!
That sounds great. My kids recently discovered sun dried tomatoes so I am trying to use them a lot.
Yumme, this looks delicious. I love quick meals especially on Fridays!!
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This looks amazing; great post! I recently read your ‘about me’ page after being a long time reader of your blog and I would love the opportunity to speak with you and hear about how you changed your eating habbits and how you feel now that you’ve made these changes…looking forward to hearing from you…have an enjoyable evening and keep up the great blogging! I’m a huge fan!
For both running and cycling I try to do my best to be on top of my water intake both before and after because I’ve found that this affects me more than what I take in during my run/ride!