Medium Shells with Fresh Vegetables and Herbs

Start to Finish: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 box whole grain medium pasta shells
1 leek (or white onion)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup green peas, frozen
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
5 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp (4 leaves) mint, chopped
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:
1) Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut leek (or onion) into thin rings and place in skillet with half of the olive oil and garlic clove. Saute for 5 minutes over medium heat.
2) Add carrot, broccoli, and green peas. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and saute for five minutes. Remove garlic clove.
3) Add a cup of warm water and continue simmering until vegetables are cooked through.
4) Add the tomatoes to the sauce.
5) Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Add herbs, remaining olive oil and Parmesan cheese and toss again.

Servings: 7

Notes: Great light flavor for the pasta. A good summer pasta or healthy meal to get your vegetables in.

Estimated Price: $8.50

Source: Barilla Whole Grain Medium Shells Pasta Box
Nutrition Facts per serving: 383 cal., 10 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 25 mg chol., 499 mg sodium, 52 g carbo., 9 g fiber, 20 g pro. Daily Values: 59% vit. A, 47% vit. C, 34% calcium, 14% iron