Cheesy Pasta with Summer Veggies

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Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1-1⁄2 cups

Ingredients

4 cups assorted vegetables, sliced (zucchini, broccoli, peas)
1 cup grape or fresh tomatoes (chopped and seeds removed)
2 cups uncooked whole wheat pasta (rotini, bow tie, penne)
11⁄2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium garlic cloves, minced, or 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic salt
1⁄2 cup onion, chopped (about 1⁄2 medium onion)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese
1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash and prepare vegetables and tomatoes.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water from cooked pasta and save 1⁄4 cup of water.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet as pasta cooks. Add garlic and onion to skillet. Sauté over medium heat about 1-2 minutes or until soft.
  4. Add any uncooked hard vegetables and cook for 3 minutes. Add soft vegetables and continue to cook. Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes last and cook until warm.
  5. Add cooked drained pasta to the vegetables. Add a little of the water from the pasta, if needed.
  6. Add cheeses to mixture. Stir until cheese is mostly melted. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • Pasta and cheese may help picky eaters enjoy vegetables. Vary the flavors and colors.
  • Add protein to this dish by stirring in cooked beans, meat or fish.
  • Use thawed frozen vegetables in this recipe.
  • Keep pasta on hand and use when you have extra vegetables.
  • Use this recipe for a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal.

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