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Vegetarian Penne

Vegetarian Penne
"My husband and I love pasta and vegetables," relates Gail Cawsey of Geneseo, Illinois. "I created this dish several years ago. It serves as dinner for the two of us or as an impressive side dish when we're entertaining."
6-8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large
  • skillet, saute the onion, summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms and
  • garlic in butter until tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour, seasonings and cream until smooth;
  • add to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Drain
  • pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until
  • heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 143 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Vegetarian Penne (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 196 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013