Herbed Pasta Primavera
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
For this simple pasta toss, mix fresh basil and dill with your favorite seasonal vegetables; we love squash, leeks, asparagus, and baby carrots.
List of Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups dried multigrain or whole wheat penne pasta (8 ounces)
- 8 ounces packaged peeled baby carrots, halved lengthwise (1-3/4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion or 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick (2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook penne according to package directions; drain. Return penne to hot saucepan; cover and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and stir carrots in hot olive oil for 5 minutes. Add green beans, green onion, broth, and garlic. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in squash. Simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Toss vegetable mixture, basil, and salt with penne. Sprinkle with almonds, cheese (if desired), and pepper.
Final Comments
Makes 4 servings
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