Friday, October 5, 2012

Two Meals in One - Creamy Garden Vegetables with Pasta


Prep Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:
12 oz. uncooked spaghetti
2 teaspoon oil
2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
3 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup water
1 (10 oz) four-cheese pasta sauce

Step-by-step
  1. Cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add zucchini, bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add broccoli and water; cover and simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally
  3. Place 2 cups of vegetable mixture in container with tight-fitting lid or resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for Vegetable Frittata
  4. Stir pasta sauce into remaining vegetable mixture in skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or just until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Serve over remaining hot cooked spaghetti.

4 servings

Menu Suggestions:
A nice crusty bread with garlic butter

Reserved vegetable mixture to be used in Vegetable Frittata

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