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Quick Pasta Primavera

By: MARBALET 
"This yummy vegetable pasta dish can be made in a jiffy for those busy evenings. Serve with crusty bread and green salad for a filling meal, if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 9 ounces frozen French-style green beans
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large tomato, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan combine water, mushrooms, beans, red or green bell pepper, garlic, and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender; do not drain.
  3. In a small bowl, combine milk and cornstarch; stir into vegetable mixture. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour sauce over pasta and garnish with tomato wedges. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 278 | Total Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2004 by Mona E   view full review
I was very impressed with the way this tasted... but only after adding some salt to give it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2002 by DARICE CAIRNS   view full review
Now I don't have to go to the pizza place for prima vera. In the time it would take me to get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by Chris   view full review
I always keep condensed milk in the cabinet, I thought this recipe was a great way to make a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by Carrie N.   view full review
Great recipe if you are counting calories but don't care about taste! This recipe was easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2003 by ROMES_WIFE   view full review
I made this with medium expectations and it hit there. We used a tube pasta and I changed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2002 by HELEN23   view full review
My husband and my kids really loved this one. I did add some extra mushrooms and garlic, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2004 by ErininNC   view full review
This sauce was extremely bland and the frozen vegetables were mushy
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2002 by MARA HALLMAN   view full review
I thought it was good but for the time it takes to make I found that there are several kinds...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by BreDe   view full review
I felt the pasta the was lacking some flavor(very bland). Salt is a good start.

 

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