What You Need:

 

8 oz. of rotini pasta

2 small red sweet pepper, cut into pieces

1 C yellow summer squash, sliced

2 C of fresh asparagus, cut into pieces

1 (10 oz.) container of prepared Alfredo sauce

1/4 t dried thyme

1/4 t crush red pepper

1/8 t pepper

 

How to Make It:

 

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.

During the last 3 minutes of cooking time stir the sweet pepper, squash and asparagus.

Drain well and return to the pan.

Pour the Alfredo sauce into another saucepan placed over medium heat.

Stir in the thyme and red pepper.

Heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Pour the sauce over the rotini and vegetables and stir to blend well.

Season the pasta with the regular pepper before serving.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

Mix up your vegetables in this delicious side dish. Use broccoli and cauliflower or carrots and peas instead of the squash and asparagus. You may also substitute yellow sweet peppers for the red if you wish. This will only give it a different color as both peppers have the same flavoring.

 

Preparation Time:  approximately 20 minutes

Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes (not including the pasta)

Total Time: approximately 28 minutes + pasta cooking time

 

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 421; Fat 12f; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 66g; Fiber 2g;

Protein 15g; Cholesterol 31 mg; Sodium 622 mg