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Penne and Vegetable Medley Recipe

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Atkins Penne and Vegetable Medley
27.8g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Phase: Phase 4
Difficulty: Difficult
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16.4g

Protein

17.2g

Fat

10.6g

Fiber

339.9cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 0 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 large Scallions or Spring Onions
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 8 oz Chick Pea Penne Pasta
  • 0 1/4 lb Asparagus
  • 0 1/4 lb Green Snap Beans
  • 1 small Zucchini
  • 3 whole each Mushroom Pieces and Stems
  • 0 1/4 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Red Sweet Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 0 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 0 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. For the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook oil, diced green onions and minced garlic until garlic begins to color, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  2. Prepare penne according to package directions.  Dice all remaining vegetables into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Add asparagus, green beans, zucchini, mushrooms and red pepper to pasta water during last 4 minutes of cooking time.
  4. Drain pasta and vegetables and return to pot. Turn heat down to low and toss pasta and vegetables with sauce. Cook to heat through, about 1 minute. Garnish with chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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