Guest guest Posted September 13, 2002 Report Share Posted September 13, 2002 This recipe is an enticing combination of juicy tomatoes, crunchy asparagus, sliced zucchini, fresh mushrooms and sweet bell peppers. It's an easy way to get your 5 a day! Spaghetti with Spring Vegetables INGREDIENTS: 5 Tomatoes (medium size) 1/4 lb Asparagus (small) 1 Zucchini (medium) 1/4 lb Small, white mushrooms 1 Red and/or green sweet pepper (large) 5 T Olive oil 1 Onion (medium), thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste 3 T Parsley, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped 1 lb Spaghetti PREPARATION METHOD Peel, seed and dice tomatoes. Wash asparagus and cut tips off stalks. Wash and dry zucchini and mushrooms, cut into thin slices. Wash pepper and cut into short thin strips. Heat oil in large skillet. Add pepper strips and saute over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes. Add onion, zucchini, asparagus tips and mushrooms. Saute 4 to 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and salt and pepper. Cook uncovered over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in parsley and garlic. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Cook spaghetti; drain and place in a warm deep dish or bowl. Pour sauce over spaghetti. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving) Calories: 450 Fat: 13 g Calories from Fat: 27 Cholesterol: 0 mg Fiber: 5 g Sodium: 16 mg *********** My Special Thought To You: No Jesus-No Peace!--Know Jesus-Know Peace!! News - Today's headlines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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