CREAMY VEGETABLE BOW TIE TOSS

Creamy Vegetable Bow Tie Toss image

You can use any kind of pasta for this creamy toss that bursts with colorful veggies. It's been a mainstay for about 10 years now and is perfect for potlucks. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (about 1/2 pound)
2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup prepared ranch dip
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in broth; cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, dip, cheese, parsley, basil and salt; stir into skillet and heat through. Drain pasta; add to the skillet and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.