Pasta And Vegetable Saute Recipes

PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broccoli, squash, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes., Stir in pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

PASTA VEGETABLE SAUTE

Steps:

• Clean and prepare vegetables. Saute onion, garlic, in oil until transparent, add squash, simmer covered for 5 min. until squash is tender, but still firm. There is enough liquid in the squash to cook to the necessary tenderness, however, if you feel more liquid is needed, a little water, white wine, or vegetable stock may be added. Add seasoning, and tomatoes, simmer for 3 minutes, add portobellos and cheese mixture. Remove from heat and let sit until cheese is melted. While cooking vegetables, cook pasta according to package directions. Approx. 8 minutes. Drain pasta, and put in a lovely, large bowl or platter, carfully spoon vegetables over pasta, and add a little extra grated cheese.

ORZO PASTA WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In large skillet saute all vegetables (except garlic) with olive oil until tender slightly golden. Add garlic saute for one more minute, reserve.
• Bring chicken broth to a boil, add orzo pasta, cook for approximately 6 minutes or until al dente (soft but still with a bite left).
• Drain pasta (reserve approximately 1/4 cup pasta water for later) and add to the sauted vegetables.
• Mix in cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice and zests, salt, pepper and herbes de provence and finally mix in reserved pasta water, this will loosen the pasta and make it rich and creamy.
• Serve cold or hot both ways are delicious.