Heart Healthy Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe
Whole grain pasta salad is a tasty alternative heavy side dishes loaded with mayonnaise. Try this bright but hearty blend of roasted peppers, mushrooms, and sliced zucchini and experience the zesty, Italian-inspired flavor of this easy make-ahead dish.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1 lb whole grain rotini pasta
3 portobello mushrooms, cut into strips
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (0.7 oz package each) zesty Italian salad dressing mix
2 Tbsp Romano cheese
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 red roasted peppers, sliced
2 cups steamed broccoli florets
1 small red onion, finely chopped
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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Directions
Step 1
In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
Step 2
In a skillet, cook mushroom strips in balsamic vinegar over medium heat until softened. Add the zucchini, squash and garlic and saute until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat, add remaining ingredients and toss.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the vegetable and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 157
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:157
total fat:2g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:1mg
sodium:236mg
total carb:29g
fibers:5g
proteins:6g
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