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Recipe: Flash Primavera (low fat)

Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces
Flash Primavera

1 pound Mostaccioli, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1 head broccoli or cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 1/2-oz.) can low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10-oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, stir in the broccoli or cauliflower. Drain pasta and vegetables and transfer to a large bowl.

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water.

Put the garlic in a large saucepan with chicken broth. Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes.

Whisk in the cornstarch. Stir in the mixed vegetables and spinach and cook until hot, about 5 minutes.

Toss the sauce and vegetables with the pasta, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Servings: 6
Source: National Pasta Association
MsgID: 3128675
Shared by: Betsy at Recipelink.com
In reply to: Recipe: Recipes Using White Foods (8)
Board: Daily Recipe Swap at Recipelink.com
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