One-Pot Veggie Pasta

Clipped from an old issue of Parade magazine, this easy and healthy pasta dish truly is cooked all in one pot!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces linguine
• 2  cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1  cup fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2  cups  sliced zucchini
• 1⁄2 cup fresh snow pea
• 1⁄2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and boil 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Gradually, so that the water doesn't stop boiling, add broccoli and asparagus. Cook 2 minutes more.
3. Gradually add the zucchini, snow peas, and green peas. Cook 3 minutes longer.
4. During this final cooking time, put the half & half, parmesan, butter, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl.
5. Drain pasta and veggies well and immediately pour into the serving bowl. Toss to coat all with cream mixture. Serve at once.