Will's Pasta Primavera
Recipe from Heart-Healthy Living

Pasta, fresh vegetables, and a little ham and cheese for flavor make this a delicious 30-minute meal.


Will's Pasta Primavera

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Ingredients
  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    balsamic vinegar
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  • 1  teaspoon
    Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 6  ounces
    dried vermicelli pasta
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  • 4  cups
    arugula leaves
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  • 1  large
    yellow or orange sweet pepper, cut into thin strips (1 cup)
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  • 1  medium
    carrot, cut into thin strips (1/2 cup)
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  • 1/2  cup
    fresh sugar snap peas
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  • 4 
    red boiling onions, cut into thin wedges
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  • 4  ounces
    thinly sliced ham or prosciutto, cut into 1-inch strips
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  • 2  tablespoons
    finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a small screw-top jar combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well; set aside.
2.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Place individual portions of cooked pasta on 4 serving plates, forming a nest.
3.
In a large bowl combine arugula, sweet pepper, carrot, pea pods, and onion. Pile into center of pasta nests. Top with ham. Drizzle with dressing. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Note
You could also use broccoli florets, chopped tomatoes, zucchini and peas.
Nutrition information
Calories 347, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 579 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Total Sugar 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 120%, Calcium 11%, Iron 16%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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