Garden Pasta Toss

Course Main Dishes
Prep. Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 15 mins
Yields 4 to 6 servings

Preparation
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Preparation

What You Need

12 1/2 oz (375 g) fettucine pasta

1 tbsp (15 ml) butter

1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (250 ml) thin carrot sticks

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) broccoli florets

1/2 red pepper, cut in strips

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley

1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped fresh basil

1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt

2 tbsp (30 ml) orange juice

1 tsp (5 ml) grated orange peel

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk

1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch

1/2 cup (125 ml) diced Canadian Mozzarella cheese

2 tbsp (30 ml) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese

1 cup (250 ml) cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large fry pan, heat butter and oil. Add carrots, broccoli and red pepper and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

In a medium bowl, combine herbs, salt, orange juice, peel, milk and cornstarch, blending well. Pour over vegetables, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in Canadian Parmesan cheese. Toss sauce with hot pasta and tomatoes.

Serve in pasta bowls and sprinkle each with diced Canadian Mozzarella.

For the adventurous: Add slivered sundried tomatoes to the sauce just before serving.

Tips

A few fresh herbs go a long way in making this a fast, easy and delicious pasta dish!

James Barber

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 358 Calories
Protein: 14 g
Carbohydrate: 53 g
Fat: 10 g
Fibre: 4.2 g
Sodium: 489 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 18 % / 194 mg
Selenium: 73 %
Folate: 68 %
Vitamin C: 63 %
Vitamin A: 54 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

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