Pasta Veggie Medley

Name: Pasta Veggie Medley
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 small zucchini, julienned; 2 medium carrots, julienned; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4-6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You won't waste a second making this delicious side dish. Cook the pasta while you're sauteing the vegetables, and they'll be done at the same time.—Edith Ruth Muldoon, Baldwin, New York

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 small zucchini, julienned
2 medium carrots, julienned
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add zucchini and carrots; stir-fry until carrots are tender. Drain pasta; place in a serving bowl. Add vegetables and toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 207 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.