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Perfect Pasta Primavera

Perfect Pasta Primavera
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 371.7
  • Total Fat: 12.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.9 mg
  • Sodium: 462.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.2 g
  • Protein: 18.6 g

Introduction

This light pasta dish has 2 1/2 servings of vegetables in each portion.

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat pasta
1 bag frozen artichokes (9 ounces or 1 can)
1 10-ounce package frozen spinach (or 1 bag fresh)
2 cups broccoli or asparagus, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
juice and zest of 2 lemons
2 T olive oil
plenty of fresh-ground black pepper
8 sundried tomatoes, chopped
3 roasted red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil or chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Makes four 1 1/2 cup servings.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole-wheat pasta and cook according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about two minutes. Add artichoke hearts, broccoli and spinach (still frozen is fine) and turn heat to medium high. Cook five minutes, or until vegetables are hot.

Add lemon zest and juice, along with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and roasted peppers. Drain pasta, reserving about a half-cup of cooking water. Immediately add pasta to vegetables. Toss gently, add the parmesan, then season with plenty of fresh-ground black pepper. If pasta is too dry, add the reserved pasta water. Sprinkle with basil or parsley before serving.


Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 15
Number of Servings: 4


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