Angel Hair Primavera

 

make this when summer is in full swing and the vegetables are at their very best. You can substitute almost any vegetable when in season

 

• Total Time

  Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
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  Makes

  4 servings

   

   

  Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh baby carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 package (4.8 ounces) Pasta Roni angel hair pasta with herbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Coarsely ground pepper

   

  Directions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, carrots, corn and onion; cook and stir until carrots are tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Meanwhile, prepare pasta mix according to package directions. Add to vegetable mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with walnuts, cheese and pepper.

  Editor's Note

  To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  

  Nutrition Facts

  1-1/2 cups: 416 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein.