Eat More Veggies with this Fresh Pasta Recipe

A fresh and filling take on a traditional pasta dish! Full recipe below.

Sauteed Veggie Pesto Pasta!
Serves: 4
Prep: 15min
Cook: 40min

Ingredients:

2 cups whole grain pasta
¼ cup sliced carrots
¼ cup broccoli
2 oz. spinach
¼ cup sweet onion
1 clove garlic
¼ cup sliced beets

Pesto:
1 cup basil
½ cup spinach
¼-½ cup oil
1 Tablespoon almonds
¼ lemon juiced
1-2 Tablespoons shredded parmesan

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Slice vegetables ¼ in. thick, place in bowl and set aside.
3. To make the pesto, put basil, spinach, almonds, lemon juice and parmesan in blender.
4. Blend while slowly pouring in oil. Blend until smooth.
5. Place pan on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Once hot, carefully add vegetables and stir. Continue cooking for 5-7 min.
6. Turn heat off and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of pesto into pan and toss to coat vegetables.
7. To plate, swirl pasta onto center of plate. Place vegetables on and around pasta. Garnish with parsley or parmesan (optional).
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 336
Fat: 17g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 9g
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