Make the most of your crop with this fast, fresh pasta-topper!
Creamy Pasta Primavera
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 cups (960 ml)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 3-4 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound (454 g) dry pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons (20 g) chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
1 2/3 cups (400 ml) milk, skim or soy
1/4 cup (60 ml) light butter spread
1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
1/4 cup (30 g) flour
2 cups (480 g) fresh vegetables, cut into small pieces (try broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower and zucchini)
Directions
1. Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over low heat. Add onions, garlic, oregano, thyme and rosemary and saute. Add wine and bring to a boil.
3. Place milk, butter spread, salt, pepper, flour and sauteed mixture into the Vita-Mix container and secure lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
6. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until thick.
7. Steam vegetables until just tender. Pour sauce over fresh cooked pasta and vegetables.
Note: Substitute whole wheat pasta to add extra fiber and protein. To make dairy free, substitute soy milk for skim milk. Nutrition information is based on complete recipe of pasta and sauce.
Health Classification:Heart Healthy, Vegetarian
Meal Type:Sauces