Garden Primavera Pasta

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min | Serves: 4

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Healthy green peppers and olives add a zesty kick to this nutritious, meatless dish. It’s a terrific way to enjoy a fresh taste of spring—any time of the year.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Diced Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
  • 6 oz. dried bow tie pasta
  • 1 jar (6 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. rosemary, crushed
  • 1 green pepper, cut in thin strips
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut in 3-inch julienne strips
  • 12 small ripe pitted olives
  • (Optional) parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Toss pasta in 3 tablespoons artichoke marinade; set aside. Cut artichoke hearts in halves.
3. Cook garlic and rosemary in 1 tablespoon artichoke marinade in large skillet. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta and artichokes.
4. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp and sauce is thickened.
5. Add artichoke hearts. Spoon over pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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