GARDEN PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKED GOUDA

GARDEN PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKED GOUDA image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 zucchinis, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6-8 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh basil, cut chiffonade
1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese

Steps:

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in the pasta and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Plate and top with Parmesan and Gouda cheeses before serving.