Pasta Primavera

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

10 baby carrots cut lengthwise in small pieces

1 red pepper, chopped

1 yellow pepper, chopped

2 cups of broccoli florets, steamed (in a pinch you can use 1 bag of frozen broccoli that you steam)

8 ounces dry linguine (about ½ of a package)

1 cup whipping cream (you can use evaporated milk or fat free half and half instead if desired)

½ cup chicken broth

3 green onions, chopped

2 teaspoons dried or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

½ teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon chicken bouillon paste or to taste (I prefer Better Than Bouillon concentrated stock base)

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Sauté the first 6 ingredients until veggies are crisp tender (this can be prepped ahead, refrigerated and reheated).

Steam or microwave the broccoli until crisp tender. Cook linguine as directed. Combine whipping cream, chicken broth, green onions, basil, salt, black pepper and bouillon in a saucepan and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until hot or well blended (this can be prepped ahead, refrigerated and reheated).

In a large bowl combine the sautéed vegetables, the broccoli, the drained linguine and the whipping cream mixture. Initially it may seem like there is too much liquid but after you add the parmesan cheese and mix the liquid mixture and the cheese blend together into a yummy sauce.

Serves 6

Options: You can add any vegetables you prefer such as sautéed asparagus or mushrooms. Cooked shrimp and chicken are also delicious to add to this for a heartier dinner.

Crystal Maleski