Angel Hair Pasta with Garden Vegetables Recipe

Angel Hair Pasta with Garden Vegetables Recipe
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Rating 4.5

100% would make again

"This family favorite is especially fun to make when the garden is full of fresh vegetables," reports Jun Barrus from Springville, Utah. "It's quick to fix, delicious and always different—just choose the vegetables that have ripened that day!"
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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots
  • 1 cup fresh snow peas
  • 1 cup chopped sweet yellow, red or green pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, yellow pepper, basil and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and salt until smooth; gradually stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce is thickened.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in tomatoes. Drain pasta; divide among four plates. Top with vegetable mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 cups) equals 333 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 714 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat.

Angel Hair Pasta with Garden Vegetables published in Light & Tasty April/May 2001, p6

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Angel Hair Pasta with Garden Vegetables Recipe

Angel Hair Pasta with Garden Vegetables

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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2010 by RStout

Light and very tasty. A favorite.


Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2010 by shortgrub

Very good flavor. I added diced chicken to this recipe, served with garlic bread and got rave reviews. ,

 
 
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