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Penne Primavera

1 cup serving

8 oz Dreamfields penne rigate

1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup Red onion, chopped

1/2 cup Broccoli florets, chopped

1/2 cup Carrot, chopped

1/2 Yellow Bell pepper, chopped

2 tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped

1 pkg (10 oz)   Fresh spinach,
coarsely chopped

1/2 tsp Garlic salt

1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 1/2 cups Marinara sauce

1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese

 

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sauté' onion, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers and basil until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add spinach, garlic salt, hot pepper flakes and marinara sauce; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain well.

Toss pasta with sauce mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese

 

This can be a satisfying vegetarian meal in itself.  You can add cubed chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.  Substitute in-season vegetables, dial up or minimize the heat by controlling the amount of red pepper flakes.

 

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe):
Calories 226
Protein 10g
Digestible Carbohydrates 15g
Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 2mg
Sodium 505mg
Total Dietary Fiber 6g
CAA Health Volunteer