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Bright Vegetable Pasta

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Servings: 4
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups mini pasta (such as wheels, penne, bowties or spirals)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh baby spinach
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, broccoli, and peas and saute another 3-5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the vegetables to the cooked pasta, toss with the lemon juice, parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water to combine thoroughly.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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