PASTA WITH CREAMY VEGETABLES

By Dglmedia

Makes: 8 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: less than 10 minutes, plus pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 (8-ounce) package shredded carrots
• 1 1/2 cups frozen tiny green peas
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
• Coarse salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions; drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, microwave water and carrots on high (100 percent power) 5 minutes. Add peas and garlic; microwave on high 4 minutes; drain. Add cheese and green onions to pasta and mix well. Spoon vegetables over pasta; stir until cheese melts. Toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.