Pasta Primavera

Submitted by SweetDivaMJ

"This is a good, quick vegetarian main dish, or I have served it as a side dish along-side grilled chicken as well. You could even brown and season some cut-up chicken breasts or seafood and toss them in to make it a one-dish meal. It's a pretty basic recipe where fresh vegetables are the star of the show - adjust and add seasonings to your family's tastes. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of the powdery kind you by in a jar - it makes a world of difference!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup green peppers or 1 cup sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup sliced summer squash
• 4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 1⁄2 cups stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups hot cooked pasta
• shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender.
2. Add zucchini, yellow squash and mushrooms; saute for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes and basil.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
5. Cover and simmer for 8- 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6. Toss with pasta; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
7. Yield: 4 servings.