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Ziti, Flash Primavera

Recipe Link: http://ilovepasta.org

List of Ingredients




1 pound ziti, mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked

1 head broccoli or cauliflower, cut into small florets

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

3 cloves garlic, minced

1(15-1/2 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth

1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

1 (10-once) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Recipe



1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, stir in the broccoli or cauliflower. Drain pasta and vegetables and transfer to a large bowl.

2. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water. Put the garlic in a large saucepan with chicken broth. Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch. Stir in the the mixed vegetables and spinach and cook until hot, about 5 minutes.

3. Toss the sauce and vegetables with the pasta, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Serves 6
Calories 676
Fat 8.2
Cholesterol 13.9
Sodium 290