Buttons and Bows Pasta
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
Prep Time
4
5
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
5
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Ingredients
2
cups
dry whole-wheat bowtie pasta (farfalle) (8 oz)
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
teaspoon
garlic, minced (about 1 clove)
1
bag (16 oz)
frozen peas and carrots
2
cups
low-sodium chicken broth
2
tablespoons
cornstarch
1
tablespoon
fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1
medium lemon, rinsed, for 1 tsp zest (use a grater to take a thin layer of skin off the lemon)
1/4
teaspoon
ground black pepper
Instructions
In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
Add pasta, and cook according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil and garlic over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Cook until soft, but not browned.
Add peas and carrots. Cook gently until the vegetables are heated through.
In a bowl, combine chicken broth and cornstarch. Mix well. Add to pan with vegetables, and bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 1 minute.
Add parsley, pasta, lemon zest, and pepper. Toss gently, and cook until the pasta is hot.
Serve 2 cups of pasta and vegetables per portion.