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Garden Pasta Primavera

Recipe #300528 | 30 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 6 -8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Brooke the Cook in WI

Fresh veggies make this primavera a good choice during spring and summer months. Feta and mint add a little 'Greek' to the dish

Posted on: Apr 24, 2008

Ingredients

  • tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • medium onion, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
  • 1 yellow pepper, sliced
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • medium zucchini, halved and sliced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 16 ounces whole wheat penne (any pasta will do)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh peas (frozen will work)
  • 1/4 cup mint leaf, chopped finely
  • ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Bring water to boil for noodles. Cook until al dente while preparing veggies; drain and RESERVE 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
    2. 2
      Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Saute onion, adding salt if desired, 3-5 minutes.
    3. 3
      Add yellow pepper and zucchini, stirring until veggies just begin to soften, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
    4. 4
      Stir in white wine & fresh pepper, simmer until wine has evaporated.
    5. 5
      Return pasta to pot, add cooking liquid, veggies, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, fresh peas, mint and crumbled feta.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (218g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

    reduced-fat feta cheese

    Calories 353
    Calories from Fat 32 (9%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 3.6g 5%
    Saturated Fat 0.6g 2%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 13mg 0%
    Potassium 454mg 12%
    Total Carbohydrate 68.2g 22%
    Dietary Fiber 9.2g 36%
    Sugars 3.6g
    Protein 14.1g 28%
    Vitamin A 451mcg 9%
    Vitamin B6 0.4mg 20%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 78mg 131%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 58mg 5%
    Iron 3mg 20%

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