The Markets LLC Recipes
https://www.themarketswa.com/Recipes/Detail/6030/Whole_Grain_Pasta_Primavera
Whole Grain Pasta Primavera
Yield: Serves 6
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
| 2 |
Tablespoons |
extra virgin olive oil
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| 6 |
cloves |
garlic, finely minced
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| 3 |
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medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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| 1/4 |
cup |
fat free, low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
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| 1/2 |
cup |
slivered fresh basil leaves
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| 1 |
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small red onion, sliced thin
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| 1 |
lb. |
fresh snap peas, halved diagonally, or 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen snap peas
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| 1/2 |
lb. |
asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
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| 1 |
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red bell pepper, seeded and diced
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| 1 |
cup |
diced yellow squash
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| 1 |
cup |
green beans, halved diagonally
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| 3/4 |
lb. |
whole grain pasta
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| 1/4 |
cup |
grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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Directions:
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and broth and cook over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add basil and red onion. Cover and remove from heat.
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add peas, asparagus, red pepper, squash and beans and cook 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a colander. Use the cooking water to cook pasta according to package directions.
While pasta cooks, briefly rinse cooked vegetables with cold water. Drain and add vegetables to pan containing tomato mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside.
Drain cooked pasta and transfer to large serving bowl. Toss pasta with 3 Tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and then stir in vegetable mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and serve.
From the American Institute for Cancer Research
www.aicr.org
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The Markets LLC Recipes
https://www.themarketswa.com/Recipes/Detail/6030/Whole_Grain_Pasta_Primavera