Tortellini with garden vegetables

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesTortellini or Penne
½cupFresh or Frozen Peas
2tablespoonsOlive Oil
2tablespoonsParmesan Cheese; grated
1mediumCarrot *
1tablespoonFresh Basil or Parsley ***
1mediumZucchini; sliced thin
Fresh Ground Pepper To taste
Ripe Tomato **

Directions

* Peeled and thinly sliced ** Cored, peeled and chopped *** Minced OR use ½ tsp each.

In a large saucepan bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook 8 to 10 mins or until tender. Reserve ⅓ cup cooking liquid; drain pasta. Meanwhile in a 12" skillet heat oil over low heat for one min. Add the carrot and zucchini and gently saute for 5 mins stirring occasionally. Mix in tomato and peas; cook 5 mins longer. Add the pasta, cooking liquid and remaining ingredients. Toss to combine and heat through about one min. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese on the side.