As a mom who's trying all her might to be the best for her family, I find time to cook for them.  My hands are always full most of the time because of work, caring for the baby, caring for myself too (due to CS delivery), and because of the blog, so preparing home-cooked meals can be quite challenging for me.  But I love to cook on weekends and on special occasions.  So being the "Ilaw ng Tahanan" that I am, I need to be more creative in time management and look for easy-to-cook recipes that are still both healthy and delicious.

I love pasta and so does my kids!  So I whipped up not only one, but two pasta dishes one day in less than 30 minutes!  I recently got that quick to cook "healthy" choice of pasta from Doña Elena's Al Dente Pasta Eccelente.

Doña Elena's Al Dente Pasta Eccelente

Why is this healthier than other pasta?  It's made from 100% Durum Wheat Semolina making it higher in protein and fiber content, and less starchy than the ordinary wheat flour pasta. It's perfect for those who need to be selective in food intake for health and wellness' sake.

Let me share my simple Aglio Olio recipe which your kids will love, even without meat!  Believe it or not, you could make this pasta dish in 15 minutes!

AGLIO OLIO PASTA

• 250g of Doña Elena's Al Dente Pasta Eccelente Fettuccini 
• 2 tbsp of butter
• 1 whole garlic, chopped
• 1 small can of Jolly Mushroom
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Chili flakes (optional)

Aglio Olie Ingredients

Garnish with sliced bell pepper or add cheese if you desire.  Serves 4-5 people.
So there you have it loves!  My 15 minute healthy pasta dish made with love and Doña Elena's Al Dente Pasta Eccelente.

Who says busy moms can't find time to cook?  We still can, and with these easy to prepare and cook recipes I just shared, home-cooked meals are possible.  As much as I can, I try my best to really cook for the family, even if only during breakfasts and on weekends.  It's one of my languages of love for my family.