We have several friends and family that vegetarians so this is a quick meal is very satisfying. It is the green beans that give it that special flavor which you are sure to love.—Shirley Brazel, Rocklin, California
Vegetable Penne
Vegetable Penne
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen cut green beans
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, basil and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
- Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 125 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
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