Primavera Pasta with Breadcrumb Topping
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
8 oz. drided fusilli or rotini pasta8 oz. green beans, trimmed3 tbsp. olive oil1/2 large yellow onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper3 medium-sized zucchini, trimmed and julienned2 large red bell peppers, julienned1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil1 tsp. chopped fresh oreganosalt to taste1 cup plain dry breadcrumbsfreshly grated parmesan cheese, as desiredextra virgin olive oil, as desired
1. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Bring large pot of salted water to a boi; add green beans, and parboil 3 minutes. Transfer beans to colander, and rnse under cold runnign water to stop cooking.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in very large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, garlic, onion, and crushed red pepper, and cook, covered, 3 minutes. Add zucchini, bell peppers, basil and oregano, and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes, or until vegetables are just aldente; do not overcook. Season with salt to taste.
4. Warm remaining 1 tablespoon oili in medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
5. Add drained past to vegetables, and toss to blend; sprinkle with breadcrumbs, cheese and olive oil, and serve.
Serving Size: Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASCHARF1138.
2. Bring large pot of salted water to a boi; add green beans, and parboil 3 minutes. Transfer beans to colander, and rnse under cold runnign water to stop cooking.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in very large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, garlic, onion, and crushed red pepper, and cook, covered, 3 minutes. Add zucchini, bell peppers, basil and oregano, and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes, or until vegetables are just aldente; do not overcook. Season with salt to taste.
4. Warm remaining 1 tablespoon oili in medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
5. Add drained past to vegetables, and toss to blend; sprinkle with breadcrumbs, cheese and olive oil, and serve.
Serving Size: Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASCHARF1138.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 310.1
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 19.1 mg
- Sodium: 767.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 51.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
- Protein: 12.3 g
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