I was recently challenged by Smart and Final to come up with a Mediterrean inspired pasta dish using some new products from the La Romanella line.
La Romanella offers a variety of pastas, olive oil, pasta sauce, parmesan cheese and much more.
So as some of you may know- whenever mediterrean flavors are involved I am usually in so I decided to whip up a quick pasta dish yesterday. This has four ingredients and is very budget friendly. I also thought this was a little lighter for spring and summertime meals.
I used La Romanella Organic Penne Pasta (from Smart and Final), artichoke hearts, feta cheese and sundried tomato pesto. This meal was ready in a matter of minutes and can also dressed up with chicken or olives.
I made this as a fast lunch yesterday but serve with a green salad and dinner is ready!
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Smart and Final wants you to be able to try these products for yourself so they have also provided one My Frugal Adventures reader with a $25 gift card! These stores are located on the West Coast, you can find a list of Smart and Final locations here.
La Romanella is currently running a Facebook contest for two people to win a weekend trip to Sonoma! Sonoma is just a short drive away from me so if anyone wins let me know and I will meet you for some wine tasting!
To enter to win just leave a comment below and let me know kind of pasta is your favorite!
BONUS ENTRY: And get a bonus entry if you subscribe to MFA via email, follow on Twitter or like me on Facebook . Be sure to leave a second comment letting me know!
*Please be sure to actually leave a comment below. Any emails, Facebook messages or tweets will not be counted. If you are viewing this in a reader just click through to the blog to leave your comment.
This giveaway will run through Friday at noon PST.
GOOD LUCK!



Pasta is so delicious!
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I love fettucine with fresh pesto sauce.
I follow on fb.
I like Bowtie Pasta and Fettuccine Alfredo
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My favorite pasta is penne
I subscribe to MFA via email
I am following you on Twitter
I love any variation of pasta salad. Fresh and delicious!
I LIKE you on Facebook
I love Pappardelle noodles and also have been loving linguine lately. The healthy pastas I’m also a fan of!
I follow you in all 3 ways!
I love pasta, especially fetticcine with vegetables. Thanks for all you do. [email protected]
Charlene, I follow you on Twitter.
We love penne pasta!
My favorite pasta is manicotti.
Very yummy!
i love ravioli!
i follow MFA on FB
I love sphagetti!
I really enjoy pesto dishes, so your pasta meals sounds great!
I also follow and facebook and subscribe to your newsletter
I follow you on facebook
I love fettuccine with shrimp and scallops.
I love all pasta so this is a hard one but if I had to pick just one it would be Penne!
I “like” MFA on FB!
I am a fan of the bow ties 🙂
I follow you on facebook
I have a S&F nearby but never really had any interest in shopping there. This gift card may be the jumpstart I need to check them out and try your easy recipe 🙂
I’m a fan on facebook, subscribe to feed, and follow on twitter.
I love a thin spaghetti with light marinara.
I have to many pasta favorites, but possibly eggplant parmesan.
I follow you on FB and twitter!
Love farfalle pasta with white sauce
Definitely love mac n cheese!
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Classic fettuccine with fresh grated parm. Yum!
I really love linguine with white clam sauce
Baked ziti with bubbly cheese and garlic bread
I subscribe to your e-newsletter
Facebook fan of MFA! Love the site
And I follow you on Facebook. Who knew I was such a stalker of this blog 🙂 Thanks!
What a fantastic giveaway. I like cavatuppi pasta with romano cheese grated on top
Spaghetti bolognese with extra meat in the sauce
Any baked pasta dish–the more cheese the better if you ask me!
Love all pastas..any shapes any size…. !!!
I love Gemellis-yum!
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usually i’d have to say fettucini is my fav but I just made some awesome lasagna a couple of days ago so it’s a tie between the two!
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i like thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta.