PASTA: This is another example of healthy pasta that can be served without too much preparatory work.

PENNE PRIMAVERA—PENNE WITH VEGETABLES:

 

 

 

1 lb. whole-wheat penne                                             

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced                                                 

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

salt and freshly-ground pepper                                   

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh herbs of choice: such as basil, parsley, mint                              

1 cup each of 3-4 vegetables of choice: broccoli florets, zucchini, asparagus, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, blanched and cut into bite-sized pieces

 

 

 

Prepare and cook vegetables of choice. Toss with salt and pepper to taste and the butter. Set aside to keep warm.

 

Cook penne according to package instruction in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Transfer pasta to large bowl.

 

Add cooked vegetables, garlic and olive oil together with as much of the cooking liquid as needed into pasta. Toss well to mix. Stir in fresh herbs and parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

 

Serve right away.