Low Fat Pasta Primavera Sauce Food

LOW FAT CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute garlic in oil, adding carrots and green vegetables.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Blend yogurt and cheese in blender until smooth.
• Drain pasta.
• Toss with remaining ingredients to sprinkle on top.
• Serve hot with extra grated cheese.

DELICIOUS LOW-FAT PASTA PRIMAVERA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot combine combine all the ingredients-- yep, ALL of them together in one go!
• Heat to just boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer.
• Cook until all vegetable are tender, approximately 45 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Serve with cooked pasta of your choice!

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until soft, about 1 minute. Add peppers and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, asparagus and tomatoes and cook until softened, an additional 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more. Add chicken stock, milk, salt and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until liquid has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrot strips.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with vegetables and sauce. Add pasta water, if necessary, to loosen mixture. Serve garnished with Parmesan, parsley and basil.

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Heat oil over Medium heat; add onions and garlic; cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in pepper and cauliflower; cook for 5 minutes.
• Add flour and stir to coat vegetables. Stir in milk, chicken broth, salt, pepper and parsley.
• Simmer about 15 minutes until mixture is slightly thickened and vegetables are tender.
• Add roasted red pepper.
• Cook pasta, drain and add to sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Top with basil.
• Tips:.
• "Shakin" Easy Blend flour by Robin Hood makes thickening sauces easy.

HEALTHY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute.
• Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.