Primavera Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

3 quarts water

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 ounces uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)

1/2 pound broccoli florets

1 cup sliced zucchini

cooking spray

1 (6-ounce) package sliced canadian bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

2 tablespoons fat-free milk

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

1 cup grated carrot

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (7-ounce) jar roasted peppers, drained and cut into 1/2-inch strips

1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Bring water and salt to a boil. Add pasta; cook 9 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 2 minutes. Add zucchini; cook 2 minutes. Drain; keep warm.
2. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add bacon, and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream and milk.
3. Combine pasta mixture, tomato, and next 3 ingredients. Add bacon mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve chilled.

By RecipeOfHealth.com