Easy Pasta Primavera
Recipe from Swanson Broth & Stock

This meatless entree uses chicken broth and a little cornstarch instead of the usual cream and butter to make a tasty but lighter version of classic pasta primavera.


Easy Pasta Primavera

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: Pasta, Pasta Primavera
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  tbsp.
    cornstarch
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  • 1 3/4  cups
    Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
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  • 1  tsp.
    dried oregano leaves, crushed
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  • 1/4  tsp.
    garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
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  • 2  cups
    broccoli florets
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  • 2 
    medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
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  • 1 
    medium onion, cut into wedges
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  • 1 
    medium tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
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  • 1/2 
    of a 1-pound package thin spaghetti, cooked and drained (about 4 cups)
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  • 3  tbsp.
    grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
Stir the cornstarch and 3/4 cup broth in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.
2.
Heat the remaining broth, oregano, garlic powder, broccoli, carrots and onion in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
3.
Stir the cornstarch mixture in the saucepan. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the tomato. Add the spaghetti and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the cheese.
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