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Start to Finish: Pasta Primavera

February 18, 2014 by Dawna Stone

I LOVE pasta and I was not about to give it up when I eliminated wheat from my diet. Instead, I use brown rice pasta for all my pasta dishes. This pasta primavera is one of my favorites and it is super healthy! I used brown rice fettuccine this time but I often use angel hair—both are great.

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The ingredients are simple. All you’ll need is brown rice pasta (any shape you crave), broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, tomato, fresh basil (optional), salt, black pepper and olive oil spray.

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In a large pot, bring water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan with steamer basket bring one inch water to boil and add broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini and yellow squash and steam until tender. Set aside.

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Coat a large skillet with extra virgin olive oil spray and heat on medium. Add tomatoes and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add steamed vegetables, salt and pepper, and cook for an additional minute. Top angel hair with vegetable mixture.

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Super simple! I hope you enjoy and please let me know if you try this recipe.

Pasta Primavera (made with brown rice pasta)
Servings
4
Servings
4
Pasta Primavera (made with brown rice pasta)
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 8ounces brown rice pasta(fettuccine or angel hair)
  • 1cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2cup sliced zucchini
  • 1/2cup sliced yellow squash
  • 1/2teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1large tomatochopped
  • 1 clove garlicminced (optional)
  • sea salt
  • Ground black pepper
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a large saucepan with steamer basket, bring 1" of water to a boil. Steam the broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, and yellow squash in the basket for 5 minutes, or until tender. (The time depends on the individual vegetables. The mushrooms will be tender before the squash, for instance.) Transfer to a colander to drain. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Cook the tomato and garlic (if desired), stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add the steamed vegetables, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 1 minute. Place the pasta in a serving bowl and top with the vegetable mixture.
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Perfect Penne and Pesto

November 23, 2013 by Dawna Stone

Simple, yet classic – what more could you need? Made with brown rice pasta, this flavorful penne and pesto is a perfectly healthy meal.

Perfect Penne and Pesto
Servings
4
Servings
4
Perfect Penne and Pesto
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 8oz brown rice penne pasta
  • 2cups basil
  • 1/4cup pine nuts
  • 1clove garlic
  • 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
  • 1/4teaspoon Ground black pepper
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a food processor, pulse pine nuts until finely ground.
  3. Add basil, garlic, salt and pepper, and pulse until finely chopped.
  4. Slowly pour in olive oil as your pulse.
  5. Transfer pesto to a bowl and toss with penne.
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