Fasta Pasta

The Original Microwave Cooker

Angel Hair Vegetable Medley

 Serves 4

Fresh basil is the secret to this dish.  

  4 servings angel hair pasta

  1 tsp. salt

  1/2 onion

  1 celery stalk

  2 scallions

  5 plum tomatoes

  1/2 cup fresh basil

  1 zucchini

  1 red bell pepper

  1 squash

  2 tbs. olive oil

  2 cloves garlic, minced

  1/2 tsp. fresh thyme

  1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper

  1/4 cup chicken broth

  freshly grated Romano

Directions:

  1. Chop onion, celery, scallions, tomatoes, and basil. Cut peppers, squash, and zucchini into 1" pieces.
  2. Place pasta and salt in cooker.
  3. Add water to level 4.
  4. Cook 10-11 mins.

Meanwhile:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  2. Add garlic and onion; saute 1 min.
  3. Add pepper, squash, zucchini, scallions, celery; saute 5-6 mins.
  4. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and thyme. Reduce to low; cook 3 mins.

Back to the Pasta:

  1. Remove pasta from microwave; drain.
  2. Serve topped with vegetables and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.