PASTA PRIMAVERA

8-oz uncooked whole-wheat linguine (or your favorite low-carb pasta)
1 medium carrot, sliced thin
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
1/2 cup julienned yellow bell pepper
1 medium zucchini, sliced thin
1 medium yellow squash, sliced thin
1 cup broccoli florets
1 lb thin fresh asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
8-oz fresh sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup white whole-wheat flour (or your favorite low-carb substitute)
2 cups cold water
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt, optional
4 tsp dried basil
6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Cook the linguine according to the package directions.

While pasta cooks, in a nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, combine carrot, onion, peppers, zucchini, squash, and broccoli. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 10 minutes. Add the asparagus and mushrooms, cook 5 minutes more.

In a saucepan, combine the flour and water until smooth; add the bouillon. Bring mixture to a boil; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the broth and salt, if using, stirring well to combine. Pour over the vegetables.

Drain the pasta and pour over the vegetables mixture. Add the basil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Yield: 6 servings
Per serving: 168 calories, 3 g (1 g sat) fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 26 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein
Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 1/2 starch

This information is based on the original items. You may lower the carb count if you use your choice of substitutions.

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