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Baked Macaroni Primavera
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Light Meals, Main Course, Pasta & Pasta Sauces
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces dried whole wheat macaroni -- (see note)
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup chopped green onions -- including tops
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 red bell pepper -- seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup asparagus -- cut diagonally
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup whole snow peas -- trimmed
-----Primavera Sauce-----
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup nonfat milk
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large pot, heat water to
boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender (about 8 minutes).
Drain and rinse pasta under cold water. Place in a large bowl
and set aside.
2. Lightly grease a large baking dish. In a skillet heat sherry
and olive oil and saute green onion, garlic, and bell pepper
until pepper is soft but not mushy. Add cumin, oregano, basil,
asparagus (cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces), cherry tomatoes,
and snow peas, and saute 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Remove from heat and toss with pasta and Primavera Sauce. Spoon
into baking dish. Bake until lightly browned and bubbling (about
25 minutes).
Primavera Sauce: In a saucepan heat butter and stir in flour.
Cook 2 minutes, stirring, to eliminate floury taste, then slowly
add milk, stirring with a whisk. If milk is added slowly enough,
the sauce should thicken to a heavy cream consistency. Add cheese
and pepper.
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NOTES : Primavera is a much-loved Italian springtime dish of pasta
and vegetables. This low-calorie version combines whole-wheat
macaroni with a medley of fresh vegetables sauteed in sherry and
olive oil, then tossed with a light bechamel made from nonfat
milk and a little Parmesan cheese.
Spinach or artichoke macaroni can be used in place of whole wheat,
if desired.
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