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Bowties with Spring Vegetables

Bowties with Spring Vegetables in a Red Pepper Sauce, Breadsticks

Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Pasta
Recipe Type: 90/10 Regular, 90/10 Vegetarian
Author: Heidi Boortz
Servings : 4

Ingredients

Bowties with Spring Vegetables

  • 1 cup green beans cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 cup carrot thinly sliced
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 cup broccoli florets only (stems removed)
  • 12 oz 100% whole grain bowtie pasta
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

Red Pepper Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
  • 1 jar roasted red bell peppers undrained

Breadsticks

  • 1/2 batch pizza dough see notes
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter soft
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder

Instructions

Bowties with Spring Vegetables in Red Pepper Sauce

  • To make the sauce, add vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and roasted peppers to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta. Return water to boiling; set timer for 8 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, steam carrots 2 minutes. Add broccoli and green beans. Steam 2 minutes longer. Remove from pan. Add asparagus to pan. Steam 6 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp.
  • Combine all vegetables in a bowl. Add pasta and sauce. Stir well. Top veggie mix with parmesan and basil ribbons. Serve.

Breadsticks

  • Preheat oven to 400. Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick. Spread butter on dough. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 1/2 inch wide strips. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes.

Notes

NOTE:  Make sure you add the pizza dough recipe to your plan and shopping list as well.
How to make 90/10 Pizza Dough:   CLICK HERE