Lemon Veggies and Pasta

By sandy_h

From Southern Living June 2008

Ingredients

• 1/2 (16-ounce) package rigatoni pasta
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh snow peas
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, saute onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in chicken broth and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.

Stir in hot cooked pasta, basil, butter, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heat. Season with salt and pepper.