Tomato Veggie Ramen Noodles
Friday, March 20, 2009
I had to work 2 extra hours last night at the office as we had meetings in there so we couldn't leave till the visitors were all gone. I had planned to make scrambled tofu and sweet potatoes for dinner but when I got home I was so exhausted and hungry, I didn't want to wait an hour before eating anything, let alone take 20mins to prep the food.
Since I've been cleaning out my pantry quite successfully lately, I've noticed that my choices for food are becoming slimmer and slimmer but that's ok! I need to use what's there.
I had TONS of ramen noodles (they seem to be going on sale a lot lately and I stock up) and at least 10 cans of tomato soup. I decided to cook a package of ramen noodles with a cup of frozen veggies, then add 1/2 a can of tomato soup, undiluted. I added lots of pepper as well. Boy was it good! It kind of tastes like Alpha Ghetti. I miss those canned pastas sometimes and i dont buy them because there is cheese in there. This is a perfect alternative. Cost me about 50 cents for my meal!
My sweetie took the other half of the can, made some soup and egg sandwiches. I haven't spent any money on lunches or even afternoon snacks this week. I now bring enough food to last me throughout the day at work, mostly just baby carrots and apples to snack on so I don't go running downstairs to get a fatty muffin :)
We didn't end up watching a movie last night, just talking in front of the woodstove for 4 1/2 hours about everything from frugal living to global economics. :)
Tonight my friend and I will make dinner at his place and watch a movie, another frugal night! Can't wait for that :)
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