Spring Vegetable Pasta 

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Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 14 mins

Vegetarian penne pasta with a fresh mixture of vegetables, olives and herbs - yum!

Ingredients:

371.43 g dry penne pasta (preferably whole wheat)

2 Tbsp extra light olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 zucchini, sliced diagonally

2 bunches asparagus, sliced diagonally

3 small yellow bell pepper, sliced lengthwise

1 cup cooked, shelled fava beans (or lima beans)

1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced

1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep hot.

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a wok or frying pan. Add garlic and zucchini. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, bell pepper and beans. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Combine vegetables with hot pasta. Serve in four bowls, each topped with olives and parsley.

Author:

Fresh Finesse
Fresh Finesse