Title: Flash Primavera
Categories: Pasta Easy
Yield: 6 Servings

1	lb	Mostaccioli or Ziti OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1		Head broccoli OR cauliflower, - cut into small florets
1	tb	Cornstarch
1/4	c	Water
3		Garlic cloves; minced
	cn	Low-sodium chicken broth (15 1/2-oz. can)
10	oz	Frozen mixed vegetables
10	oz	Frozen chopped spinach - thawed
		Salt and pepper to taste
1	c	Grated Parmesan cheese

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, stir in the broccoli or cauliflower. Drain pasta and vegetables and transfer to a large bowl.

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water. Put the garlic in a large saucepan with chicken broth. Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch. Stir in the mixed vegetables and spinach and cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Toss the sauce and vegetables with the pasta, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Each serving provides: 676 Calories; 30 g Protein; 121 g Carbohydrates; 8.2 g Fat; 13.9 mg Cholesterol; 290 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 11%

Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)

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