PENNE PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

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Make and share this Penne Pasta with Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Lemon

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces penne pasta, dry
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups sliced zucchini
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped small
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Add broccoli for the last 2 minutes of cooking pasta.
  • Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, add olive oil, garlic, onion and mushrooms and saute' for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Now add sliced zucchini and continue to saute' for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken broth, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in spinach and lemon rind; cook covered for 2 minutes or until spinach is tender.
  • When done, add cooked mixture to pasta/broccoli and toss to coat well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 317.3, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 5, Protein 13

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