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Pasta with Fresh Vegetables

Name: Pasta with Fresh Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 1 cup sliced fresh carrots; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 cup fresh broccoli florets; 1 cup sliced yellow summer squash; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes; Grated Parmesan cheese

5 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Looking for a recipe with summer flavor? This delicious vegetable pasta dish is so easy to prepare and a great way to use up your garden-fresh veggies. It’s also hearty and nutritious but still lower in fat and calories! —Laurie Couture, Swanton, Vermont

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broccoli, squash, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes.
Stir in pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.

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