Quinoa Pasta Primavera

Relive those alfredo days without the guilt

Authored by: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health

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  • Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes
  • Serves: 4
  • Suitable Diets: Low Fat, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 package Quinoa pasta of choice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup julienned carrots
  • 1/2 cup julienned zucchini
  • 1/2 cup julienned yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup fat free half and half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill
  • black pepper to taste

Directions

Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add Quinoa pasta and stir. Cook for amount of time stated on package. Do not overcook.Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and vegetables and saute for about 3 minutes. Add Half and Half, salt, and parmesan and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and cook another 2 minutes. Add dill and pepper and cook 1 minute more. Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Toss to mix and serve hot.