Pasta Primavera Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelAverage
Health IndexAverageServings4
Reviewed By :
Bright /Samina/ushna
Ingredients
1 pound mostaccioli, ziti or other medium-shape pasta, uncooked
1 head broccoli or cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Follow the package direction to prepare pasta.
2) Stir in broccoli, just 3 minutes before pasta is done.
3) Drain water from the saucepan, and transfer the ingredients in a large bowl.
4) In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water.
MAKING
5) In large saucepan, add garlic and chicken broth.
6) Simmer the liquid for 3 minutes over medium heat.
7) Add cornstarch mixture and whisk.
8) Fold in mixed vegetables and spinach.
9) Cook for another 5 minutes or until heated through.
10) Toss sauce and vegetable mixture with pasta.
SERVING
11) Serve the pasta by seasoning with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
1) Follow the package direction to prepare pasta.
2) Stir in broccoli, just 3 minutes before pasta is done.
3) Drain water from the saucepan, and transfer the ingredients in a large bowl.
4) In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water.
MAKING
5) In large saucepan, add garlic and chicken broth.
6) Simmer the liquid for 3 minutes over medium heat.
7) Add cornstarch mixture and whisk.
8) Fold in mixed vegetables and spinach.
9) Cook for another 5 minutes or until heated through.
10) Toss sauce and vegetable mixture with pasta.
SERVING
11) Serve the pasta by seasoning with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
