Best Pronto Saucy Pasta Veggie Skillet Recipes

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PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES



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Looking for a recipe with summer flavor? This delicious vegetable pasta dish is so easy to prepare and a great way to use up your garden-fresh veggies. It's also hearty and nutritious but still lower in fat and calories! -Laurie Couture, Swanton, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broccoli, squash, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes., Stir in pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PASTA PRONTO - 3 DIFFERENT VARIATIONS



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I found these recipe in Woman's Day magazine. I have not tried these recipes, but I'm posting them for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb wagon wheel macaroni or 1 lb shell pasta
1 lb Ragu pizza sauce, double cheddar sauce
15 1/4 ounces 50% less salt corn kernels, drained
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 lb gemelli pasta or 1 lb rotelle pasta
5 ounces Baby Spinach
4 ounces rondele garlic & herb spreadable cheese
1 cup jarred sliced roasted peppers
1 lb mini penne
1 large sweet onion
2 medium zucchini
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf
2 teaspoons oil
24 (26 ounce) jars vodka sauce

Steps:

  • Mexican Mac and Cheese: Cook and drain pasta. Leave pasta in colander. Add to pasta pot Ragu double cheddar sauce, corn kernels, salsa, and cumin. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta; toss. Remove from heat; add cilantro; toss. Top servings with extra salsa if desired.
  • Creamy Herb: Cook pasta as directs, scooping out about 1/2 cup cooking water and adding the baby spinach before draining. Drain pasta and spinach; keep in colander. Add to pasta pot Rondele garlic and herb spreadable cheese. Cook over low heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until melted. Add cooking water and stir until smooth. Add jarred sliced roasted peppers; heat through. Remove from heat; add pasta and toss.
  • Penne Alla Vodka: Cook penne as directs. Meanwhile, slice a large sweet onion, zucchinis, and fresh basil leaves. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high; saute onion 2 minutes. Add zucchini; saute 3 minutes more or until just tender. Add jarred Vodka sauce to skillet to heat. Drain pasta; toss with sauce mixture and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1416.5, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 252.6, Carbohydrate 293.4, Fiber 25.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 44.7

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