Thursday, June 12, 2008

Lemon Veggies and Pasta

Ingredients:

16 oz. package Barilla Plus Pasta
1 small Onion (Chopped)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
3/4 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 tsp Lemon Zest
2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 cup Fresh Snow Peas
1 cup Matchstick Carrots
2 Tbsp Fresh Basil (Chopped)
2 Tbsp Butter
1/2 tsp. Fresh Thyme (Chopped)
3/4 tsp Salt (optional)
1/4 Freshly Ground Pepper

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute onion in hot oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in chicken broth and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil, Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in hot cooked pasta, basil, butter and thyme. Cook stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper.