Flash primavera
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Mostaccioli or Ziti OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked |
| 1 | Head broccoli OR cauliflower, cut into small florets | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Cornstarch |
| ¼ | cup | Water |
| 3 | Garlic cloves; minced | |
| can | Low-sodium chicken broth (15 1/2-oz. can) | |
| 10 | ounces | Frozen mixed vegetables |
| 10 | ounces | Frozen chopped spinach thawed |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | cup | Grated Parmesan cheese |
Directions
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 ¼ 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.
Each serving provides: 676 Calories; 30 g Protein; 121 g Carbohydrates; 8⅕ g Fat; 13.9 mg Cholesterol; 290 mg Sodium.
Calories from Fat: 11%
Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)