PENNE PRIMAVERA

Penne Primavera image

Provided by JLBurnell

Categories Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente.
Remove and discard garlic clove.
Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet.
Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender.
Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 233.3, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.2