Recipe: Creamy Pasta Primo (vegetable sauce using broccoli and cauliflower)

CREAMY PASTA PRIMO

1 cup light evaporated milk
2 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped cauliflower
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
1 (16 oz) can Italian style stewed tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1/4 cup red cooking wine
Your favorite pasta, cooked

Place milk, flour and seasonings in blender; mix well and set aside.

In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, saute vegetables in broth until tender.

Stir in milk mixture, bring to boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and wine; stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package; drain and set aside.

When vegetable sauce is completely cooked, add pasta, toss and
serve.

Make 6 servings
From: Risa G., NJ - 11-29-97