FARFALLE W/HERBS & FRESH VEGGIES

FARFALLE w/HERBS & FRESH VEGGIES image

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg sweet mini peppers....tri colors
6 small cloves garlic....chopped
1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 c broccoli florets
1/2 c diced summer squash ...or zuchini
1 c sliced mushrooms
1 c diced onion
1 c diced..... fresh tomatoes, add with the spices
1 Tbsp each...basil,tarragon, and parsley (fresh if possible)
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb pkg. fafalle pasta....otherwise known as bowtie pasta......farfalla is italian word for butterfly.

Steps:

1. Cook (faralle) pasta until al dente, per packge instructions. Keep warm. Cut sweet mini peppers in half horizontality. Then slice in verticle strips. Put in a bowl.
2. Dice all (but not the tomatoes) other fresh vegetables,add to the same bowl. Remember,not the tomatoes,yet!
3. I a large skillet, saute garlic in olive oli. Add all vegetables, except tomatoes. Saute till tender but firm. Now add tomatoes and herbs.
4. Remove vegetables from skillet and place on top a bed of farfalle. Drizzel with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. TIP#1****Can be served with grated parmesan cheese at the table. TIP#2...Cut black olives for a garnishment.