Quick Pasta Primavera

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Quick Pasta Primavera

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Keyword: Entrée
Ingredients
  • 1 12 oz package frozen shrimp (substitute: chicken, tofu, or any leftover cooked meat)
  • 12 oz whole-wheat shaped pasta
  • 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables small cut
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup half-and-half or evaporated milk
  • 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder or 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 pinch fresh ginger minced (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, add the shaped pasta and cover with water about ½ inch above the pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a lid.

  2. Add frozen vegetables during the last half of the pasta cooking time according to the directions on the vegetable package (the vegetables usually take a little less time than the pasta, depending on how small they are cut).

  3. When the thickest vegetable is tender, drain the pasta and vegetables in a colander. Set aside.

  4. In a small container with a tight lid, combine the flour and the half and half. Shake until it is smooth and pourable like pancake batter, set it aside.

  5. Rinse and wipe out the same skillet. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-hi heat. Sauté fresh garlic, optional ginger and shrimp until shrimp is just pink. If you use garlic powder, add it after the shrimp turns pink.

  6. Pour in the chicken broth

  7. Pour the flour mixture into the skillet and stir it until a creamy sauce is formed.  If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water.

  8. Add pasta and veggies and stir well to combine.

  9. Add parmesan, serve and enjoy!