Penne Primavera

Description

This can be a satisfying vegetarian meal in itself. You can add cubed chicken or shrimp for a complete meal. Substitute in-season vegetables, dial up or minimize the heat by controlling the amount of red pepper flakes.

• By Chef Antonio Cecconi (Original recipe
• From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group"
• Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Dreamfield's® penne rigate
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup red onion, chopped
• ½ cup broccoli florets, chopped
• ½ cup carrot, chopped
• ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1½ cups marinara sauce
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sauté onion, broccoli, carrots, bell pepper and basil until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add spinach, garlic salt, hot pepper flakes and marinara sauce; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain well.
4. Toss pasta with sauce mixture and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Nutritional information

Per serving :

• Calories 226kcal | Protein 10g | Carbohydrates 15g | Fat 7g | Saturated Fat 2g | Cholesterol 2mg | Sodium 505mg | Total Dietary Fiber 6g

• "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends