Penne Primavera

By Chef Antonio Cecconi

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

8 ounces Dreamfields Penne Rigate 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/2 cup broccoli florets, chopped 1/2 cup carrot, chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sauté onion, broccoli, carrots, bell pepper and basil until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add spinach, garlic salt, hot pepper flakes and marinara sauce; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain well.
4. Toss pasta with sauce mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Nutrient Analysis: (6 servings)

Nutrient	Single Serving
Calories (kcal)	226
Protein (g)	10
Carbohydrates (g)	15
Fat (g)	7
Saturated Fat (g)	2
Cholesterol (mg)	2
Sodium (mg)	505
Total Dietary Fiber (g)*	6

Comments: This can be a satisfying vegetarian meal in itself. You can add cubed chicken or shrimp for a complete meal. Substitute in-season vegetables, dial up or minimize the heat by controlling the amount of red pepper flakes.