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PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS




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Marla
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS (Wednesday)
Makes 5 servings

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: less than 30 minutes, plus pasta

8 ounces penne pasta (see Note)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced

1 medium sliced red bell pepper (1/4-inch strips)

1 small sliced green bell pepper (1/4-inch strips)

2 large (7 inches long) zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick

1/3 cup basil pesto sauce (see Note)

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to directions; drain. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-low. Add onions; cook 15 minutes or until golden. Add both peppers and zucchini; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until softened. Return cooked pasta to pan; add vegetables and pesto sauce to pasta and toss gently to coat. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle cheese on top.

Note: For testing purposes, I used Dreamfields Healthy Carb Living pasta and Classico Traditional Basil Pesto.

Per serving: 324 calories, 10 grams protein, 14 grams fat (35 percent calories from fat), 2.4 grams saturated fat, 46 grams carbohydrate, 4 milligrams cholesterol, 272 milligrams sodium, 7 grams fiber.