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Pasta Spirals with Sauteed Vegetables, Olives and Smoked Mozzarella
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16 ounces rotelle or fusilli pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 scallions, chopped (green and white parts)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 to 3 carrots, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
Salt and ground black pepper
1 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups snow peas, ends trimmed
1 cup Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, recipe follows
1/2 cup Greek olives
1/2 cup cubed smoked mozzarella cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and saute 1 minute. Add carrots and broccoli and saute 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper and stir to coat. Add broth, tomatoes, snow peas, and mushrooms and bring to a simmer. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and toss to combine. Top with olives and smoked mozzarella cheese just before serving.
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms:
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups mixed wild mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and ground black pepper
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in thyme and cook 1 minute to heat through. Season with salt and black pepper.
Yield: 4 servings, with leftovers
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