Herbed Pasta Primavera
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This whole wheat pasta bowl is brimming with summer vegetables, including green beans, carrots, and zucchini. Basil adds a crowning burst of freshness.


Herbed Pasta Primavera

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Servings: Makes 4 servings
Total Time: 40 mins
Related Categories: Carrots, Green Beans, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Pasta Primavera, Zucchini
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-3/4  cups
    dried multigrain or whole wheat penne pasta (8 ounces)
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  • 8  ounces
    packaged peeled baby carrots, halved lengthwise (1-3/4 cups)
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 8  ounces
    fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
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  • 1/2  cup
    sliced green onion or 1 medium onion, chopped
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  • 3/4  cup
    chicken broth
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  medium
    zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick (2 cups)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  cup
    sliced almonds, toasted
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    Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
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    Cracked black pepper
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Directions
1.
Cook penne according to package directions; drain. Return penne to hot saucepan; cover and keep warm.
2.
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.
3.
Toss vegetable mixture, basil, and salt with penne. Sprinkle with almonds, cheese (if desired), and pepper.
4.
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition information
Calories 284, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 375 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 35%, Calcium 9%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2, Starch 2, Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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