Suzanne's Easy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1/2 medium yellow onion (coarsely chopped)
• 12 ounces frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
• 14 1/2 ounces tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, drained (basil, garlic, oregano)
• 2 1/4 ounces sliced olives, drained
• 6-8 leaves fresh basil, sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked
• 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (for topping)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in large saute pan or wok over medium low heat.

2. 2

   When oil is heated, carefully add garlic and onions to pan and cook until tender.

3. 3

   Prepare frozen broccoli/cauliflower/carrot mix according to package directions, then add to pan.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, olives, basil, salt and pepper to pan and cook until all is heated through.

5. 5

   Add cooked pasta to pan and stir until well blended with vegetables.

6. 6

   Serve on a plate and top with grated parmesan.