VEGETABLE MEDLEY PASTA SIDE DISH

Vegetable Medley Pasta Side Dish image

This nutritious blend of pasta and veggies makes a versatile and colorful side dish with a variety of entrees. Debbie Balta - Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked medium pasta shells
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
1 small tomato, chopped

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch and broth until smooth; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter; add the mustard, basil and garlic powder. Gradually stir in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain pasta and beans; return to the Dutch oven. Add the mustard sauce and mushrooms; toss to coat. Stir in tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges