Penne Pasta with Vegetables

By nanasally4

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Ingredients

• 8 oz penne pasta, dry
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, sliced thin
• 2 cups sliced fresh or canned mushrooms
• 2 cups sliced zucchini
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes
• 2 medium tomatoes chopped (may use canned)
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped small
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh lemon rind or juice
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to pkg directions
2. Add broccoli for the last 2 minutes of cooking pasta
3. Drain well and transfer to large bowl
4. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, add olive oil, garlic, onion, and mushrooms and saute for about 2 minutes, stirring occassionally
5. Now add sliced zucchini and continue to saute for another 2 minutes, stirring occassionally
6. Add chicken broth, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute
7. Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently
8. Stir in spinach and lemon rind, cook covered for 2 minutes or until spinach is tender
9. When done, add cooked mixture to pasta/broccoli and toss to coat well
10. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parmesan cheese