Effortless Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pkg Small Shell Pasta
• 1 large or 3 small Zucchini, chopped
• 1 large or 2 small Yellow Squash, chopped
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, julienned
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Green Onions, chopped
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 Medium Tomato, chopped
• 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. Salt – 2 tsp. Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain well.
2. Melt butter in a large pot (I use the one I just cooked the pasta in) and add about 1/2 cup vegetable broth, yellow squash, zucchini, bell peppers and green onions until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the remaining broth and tomato. Bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
4. Add pasta to veggies and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add parmesan, parsley, salt and black pepper to taste and toss to mix. Serve immediately.

SERVINGS: 8