Vegetarian: Pasta: Spring Vegetable Pasta

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

Author: Fresh Finesse
Date: November 13, 2007

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 14 mins

Ingredients:

13 oz 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.