Pasta Primavera
12 oz.linguine or spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 1/2 cup small broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups zucchini julienne strips 1 cup carrot julienne strips 1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips 1/4 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholoic white wine 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (fresh is best) 1/4 cup snipped and loosley packed fresh Italian Parsley
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside. If necessary, cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, lightly spray an unheated skillet with olive oil no stick spray. Add the oil and heat oven medium-high heat. Add the garlic. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Then add the broccoli, zucchini, carrots and red peppers. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Stir in the wine, thyme and pepper. reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large bowl. Add the hot pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley. Gently toss until well mixed. Serve immediately. Serves about 6.
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