Spaghetti Primavera

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Primavera means "spring" in Italian. Fresh vegetables are a mark of the spring harvest. The lightness of the sauteed vegetables are a nice contrast to the warmth of the spring.

Ingredients:

1 box (13.25 ounces) Dreamfields Spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 small zucchini, shredded 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded 1 large red bell pepper, cut into small thin strips 2 shallots, minced 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Cook zucchini, carrots, bell pepper, and shallots 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
3. Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss with vegetable mixture, adding half of the cheese while tossing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with remaining cheese.

Makes 6 main dish servings.

Nutrition information per serving (1/6 of recipe):  296 calories; 12 g protein;
12 g digestible carbohydrates*; 7 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 5 mg cholesterol;
120 mg sodium; 7 g total dietary fiber.

*If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 52 g carbohydrate.  For more information go to www.dreamfieldsfoods.com.