The Pugmarks cook book

Ingredients

1 pound Mostaccioli, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked

1 head broccoli or cauliflower, cut into small florets

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 cup water

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 15 1/2-oz. can low-sodium chicken broth

1 10-oz. package frozen mixed vegetables

1 10-oz. package frozen choppen spinach, thawed

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Flash
Primavera
(Serves 4)

method

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, stir in the broccoli or cauliflower.
Drain pasta and vegetables and transfer to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water. Put the garlic in a large saucepan with chicken broth.
Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch. Stir in the mixed vegetables and spinach and cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Toss the sauce and vegetables with the pasta, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Each serving provides: 676 Calories; 30 g Protein; 121 g Carbohydrates; 8.2 g Fat; 13.9 mg Cholesterol; 290 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 11%