Pasta With Vegetables And Lemon

* Exported from MasterCook *

PASTA WITH VEGETABLES AND LEMON

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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9 oz Fresh angel hair pasta,
-cooked according to
-package directions
1 T Olive oil
1 Carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 c Chopped onion
2 c Broccoli florets
1 c Sliced zucchini
1 1/2 c Chicken broth or water,
-divided use
2 t Cornstarch
2 t Lemon juice
1 T Grated fresh ginger
1 Lemon grass stalk, finely
-chopped (opt)
1/8 t Crushed hot pepper flakes

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes.

1. In large, non-stick skillet, saute carrot and onion in olive oil
until onion has softened, about two minutes.

2. Add broccoli, zucchini, 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. Cover and
simmer three minutes.

3. Combine remaining cup of chicken broth with cornstarch and lemon
juice. Add to vegetables. Stir in ginger, lemon grass and hot pepper
flakes, if desired. Cook until sauce has thickened slightly and
vegetables are crisp-tender, about three minutes. Serve immediately
over pasta.



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