Smoky Pasta Primavera
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Substitute any combination of fresh vegetables, measuriing about 4-1/2 cups of cut-up vegetables before cooking this vegetarian main dish.


Smoky Pasta Primavera

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Servings: Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: Broccoli, Low Calorie, Low Sodium, Pasta Primavera, Peppers
 
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Ingredients
  • 6  ounces
    dried pappardelle, gemelli, or rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
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  • 1  tablespoon
    margarine or butter
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  • 2  cups
    broccoli florets
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  • 1  small
    red and/or yellow sweet peper, cut into julienne strips
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  • 1  cup
    peeled and cubed Jerusalem artichokes and/or celeriac
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  • 1  cup
    fresh or frozen pea pods
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  • 1  5-ounce container
    semisoft cheese with garlic and herbs
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  • 1/4  cup
    milk
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    Freshly ground black pepper
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  • 2  tablespoons
    coarsely chopped, toasted pine nuts or toasted cashews
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  • 1  ounce
    smoked provolone or smoked Gouda cheese, thinly shaved
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Directions
1.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well; keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven melt the margarine or butter. Stir in broccoli, sweet pepper, and Jerusalem artichokes and/or celeriac. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Stir in pea pods. Cook, covered, for 1 minute more. Gently stir in semisoft cheese, milk, and cooked pasta. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Garnish each serving with nuts and shaved cheese. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 443, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 328 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 14 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 39%, Vitamin C 158%, Calcium 15%, Iron 30%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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