Pasta Delight

Ingredients:
2 cups pasta, cooked, drained and rinsed
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 large broccoli tree, chopped into bite-sized pieces or 1 - 10 oz. package of chopped frozen broccoli
1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup green peas
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Using a large skillet, sauté garlic and vegetables in oil for 10 minutes, stirring often.
Add cooked pasta and Italian seasoning to vegetables and gently combine with a large spoon or spatula.

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over pasta mixture, cover and cook for two more minutes.

Serve warm or enjoy as a leftover pasta salad.

Options:
In place of fresh, use frozen carrots and peas.

Add different vegetables such as cooked cauliflower, zucchini or fresh tomatoes.

Use brightly colored pasta for an exciting dish.

Makes 4 servings.

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Recipe submitted by: - Public Health of Seattle & King County: Reprinted with permission. http://www.metrokc.gov