Penne Primavera

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
• ½ cup frozen peas
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. Sauté the garlic until tender. Set aside.
2. Sauté the broccoli and carrot for 2 minutes
3. Cook the penne and garlic in boiling vegetable broth for 5 minutes, until almost al dente
4. Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas.
5. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender.
6. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.