Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

• 1 can reduced fat cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
• 1/8 tsp. each garlic powder and pepper
• 1 bag frozen vegetable combination (Like California mix)
• 1/2 lb. spaghetti, cooked and drained

Directions

In large skillet mix soup, water, cheese, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in vegetables. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Toss with hot spaghetti. Serve.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Easy Pasta Primavera

A quick and easy pasta primavera starts with cooked pasta, any steamed or leftover veggies and a basic white sauce to which you add a handful of grated cheese of choice.

White sauce is easy. 2 Tablespoons butter and 2 Tablespoons flour are cooked over medium heat until well combined (2-3 min). Stir constantly. Slowly add 2 Cups milk (I use skim), added slowly and constantly stirred.

The lump of butter/flour will dissolve and thicken the sauce. Add cheese, veggies and mix with any cooked pasta.

By Linda