Jun 28

Pasta Primavera Recipe

Healthy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:

1 package quinoa or brown rice pasta of choice
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup julienned zucchini
1/2 cup julienned yellow squash
1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
1/4 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup half and half
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup grated cheese (use Pecorino Sheep cheese if intolerant to cow dairy)
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill
black pepper to taste

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes

Instructions:

Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add quinoa pasta and stir. Cook for amount of time stated on package. Do not overcook. Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and vegetables and saute for about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk and cream, salt, and cheese and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and cook another 2 minutes. Add dill and pepper and cook 1 minute more. Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Toss to mix and serve hot.