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Penne Pasta with Vegetables
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is an excellent pasta dish to be served with any chicken dishes.
Ingredients:
8 ounces penne pasta, dry
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups sliced zucchini
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped small
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. Add broccoli for the last 2 minutes of cooking pasta.
3. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
4. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, add olive oil, garlic, onion and mushrooms and saute' for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Now add sliced zucchini and continue to saute' for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add chicken broth, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
7. Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Stir in spinach and lemon rind; cook covered for 2 minutes or until spinach is tender.
9. When done, add cooked mixture to pasta/broccoli and toss to coat well.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
12. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com