Pasta and Pepper Primavera

Ingredients

• 4 ounces dried multigrain spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 16 ounce package frozen peppers (stir fry vegetables)
• 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium vegetable stock
• 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel (set aside)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
3. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Add frozen vegetables.
5. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Add beans, white wine, lemon juice, thyme, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
7. Bring to boiling
8. Reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, about 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
9. Remove from heat. Stir in butter.
10. Drain pasta.
11. Add pasta to vegetable mixture in skillet.
12. Toss gently to combine.
13. To serve, divide pasta mixture among four shallow bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lemon peel.

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