pasta primavera

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Pasta Primavera

 

Recipe By :Healthy Vegetarian, Land O Lakes #45

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Illustrated Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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9 ounces uncooked fresh linguine

or 8-ounces dried

3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1 medium red onion -- thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

2 medium yellow summer squash -- halved lengthwise

sliced 1/8-inch (2-cups)

1 medium tomato -- 1-cup 1/2 " cubes

1 medium red or green bell pepper -- 1/4-inch strips

1 pound asparagus spears (24) -- trimmed, thirds

1/2 cup dry white wine or broth

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

 

1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain.

 

2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet heat oil; add onion and garlic. Cook over

medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisply tender (3 to 4

minutes). Add squash, tomato, red pepper and asparagus. Continue cooking,

stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (8 to 10 minutes).

 

3. Stir in wine, dill weed, salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring

occasionally, until heated through (4 to 5 minutes).

 

4. Serve over hot cooked linguine with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Serve with

additional Parmesan cheese.

 

PREPARATION TIME: 30 minutes COOKING TIME: 15 minutes

 

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Reduce 3 tablespoons oil to 1 tablespoon and 1/2 cup wine

to 1/4 cup. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain. In 2 1/2-quart

casserole place oil, onion and garlic. Microwave on HIGH, stirring after half

the time, until tender (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes). Stir in squash, tomato,

asparagus and red pepper. Cover; microwave on HIGH, stirring after half the

time, until vegetables are crisply tender (5 to 7 minutes). Stir in wine, dill

weed, salt and pepper. Cover; microwave on HIGH until heated through (2 to 3

minutes). Serve over hot cooked linguine with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

 

Calories 270; Protein 9 g; Carbohydrates 40 g; Fat 9 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium

200 mg

 

Description:

" Simmered in a white wine sauce, peppers, squash and asparagus enliven

linguine. "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 270 Calories; 8g Fat (26.5% calories from

fat); 8g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 111mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 26045 2130706543 0 0 3505 5663 2130706543 0 0 26511 26955 0 0 0 0

 

 

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