Creamy ZENB Pasta Pea-Mavera

Primavera is a bright dish full of tender vegetables combined with fresh cheese. This palate-pleasing recipe is concocted using ZENB Rotini Pasta and light alfredo sauce, a flavorful shortcut to get this dish on your table for hungry guests in 30 minutes. This recipe is also a good source of fiber.

• 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Rotini Pasta, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 mini bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt & ground black pepper
• 1 jar (15 ounces) or 2 cups light alfredo sauce
• large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 1 tablespoon small Italian parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water; drain.

2.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat until shimmering. Add peppers, onions, salt & pepper; cook 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic; stir 1 minute until fragrant.

3.

Stir in reserved pasta water, sauce, yellow squash and pasta. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Remove pan from heat; add spinach. Toss gently until wilted. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before serving.