Friday, June 25, 2010

Pasta Primavera

My mom made this meal for us all the time when I was growing up- and I hated it! Now, I can't get enough of it! It's such a great veggie dish. I usually ask Ryan to make it for me on my birthday. Trust me, it's good!

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3-5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
* 2 cups fresh mushrooms (aprox.), sliced
3 medium zucchini, sliced
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 teas each oregano and basil
2 tabl water
12-16 oz spaghetti or other pasta
grated romano or parmesan cheese (fresh is best, but not necessary)
3 tabl olive oil

In a large fry pan, stir-fry garlic, carrots, and mushrooms in olive oil.  Stir in zucchini and spices.  Cook crisp until crisp/tender.  Add tomato wedges and water.  Cover and steam for 5 minutes.  Serve over warm cooked pasta, and top with grated cheese.  Serves 4-6 people.

* We don’t put mushrooms in when we make it, because neither of us like mushrooms.