Spaghetti Primavera

Serves 6
By Marilyn Harris


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:

16 ounces Dreamfields Spaghetti (one box) 2 small zucchini, shredded 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded 1 large red bell pepper, cut into small julienne strips 2 shallots, finely minced 6 tablespoons butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the directions
2. Sauté the zucchini, bell pepper, carrots, and shallots in the butter for 5 minutes, stirring often.
3. Remove from the heat and toss in the cooked and well drained spaghetti.
4. Sprinkle in half of the cheese as the pasta is tossed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve with the remaining cheese to sprinkle over the top.

Nutritionals per serving:
DIGESTIBLE CARBOHYDRATES: 11 g
CALORIES: 420
CALORIES FROM FAT: 238
TOTAL FAT: 15 g
PROTEIN: 14 g
CHOLESTEROL: 39 mg
SODIUM: 610 mg