What are main dishes without something on the side? The problem with side dishes is that they can get so complicated that they are more trouble than they are worth. Here's one that everyone loves and is too easy not to include for dinner!
Parsleyed Pasta
Cook up enough of your favorite pasta for your family. [Flat noodles like egg noodles or orzo are better for this than hollow ones like macaroni.] Drain it and put it back in the cooking pot. Add a generous gob of margarine or butter, a generous dose of salt and pepper and a handful of dried parsley that you have crushed in your hands first. Toss well, and let sit of a couple of minutes, lid on the pot, to let the flavors blend. This is mild tasting, but it really gussies up plain old noodles
