Pasta with Stir Fried Vegetables

I recently posted a brown rice and stir fried vegetables recipe.  It was a very tasty dish, but a little on the dry side for a few people  ̶  nothing a little cheese could not handle!  In order to incorporate a little more moisture, I suggest replacing the brown rice with pasta.  Not only will it not be as dry, but it is a twist on an old recipe which looks like something completely new!  As always, enjoy with your favorite wine!

Ingredients

9 oz pasta
Pinch salt
1/2 bell pepper
1/4 onion
1/4 head brocolli
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 carrots
2 cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

1. Cook pasta in plenty of salted water.
2. Wash and slice vegetables.

5. 7-8 minutes before pasta is cooked, pour 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil into frying pan and cook on medium heat until steam rises from oil.
6. Stir fry all vegetables except broccoli and crushed garlic.
7. After 3-4 minutes, add broccoli and crushed garlic.  Again, stir to prevent burning and remove from heat after 2 minutes.
8. Once pasta is cooked, drain excess water and add cooked vegetables.  Stir well.
9. Season to taste.

Serves 3-4 people

TIPS

- Use brown pasta for additional fiber.
- Chinese cut vegetables (cut diagonally) allow quick and even cooking as well as absorption of any sauces and seasonings used. 

Bon Appétit!