Three-herb fettuccine with vegetables and shaved asiago

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSugar snap peas
1tablespoonOlive oil
4Cloves garlic; minced
cupChopped spinach; divided
½cupSliced green onions; (1/2-inch)
2mediumsZucchini; (3 cups)
Halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1cupCanned vegetable broth
2mediumsGreen tomatoes
Peeled; seeded, and cut
; into thin wedges
½cupThinly sliced fresh basil
2tablespoonsChopped fresh chives
2tablespoonsChopped fresh oregano
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
6cupsHot cooked fresh fettuccine
(1 pound uncooked pasta)
3ouncesShaved asiago cheese
Fresh herbs; (optional)

Directions

Trim ends from peas, and remove strings.

Drop peas into a Dutch oven of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté‚1 minute. Add peas, 1-¼ cups spinach, green onions, and zucchini; sauté‚2 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining spinach, basil, chives, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup pasta, 1 cup vegetable mixture, and ½ ounce cheese). Serving Ideas : Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Per serving: 53 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 110mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1½ Vegetable; 0 Fruit; ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: Cooking Light, Jul/Aug 1995, page 119 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.