Here's a hearty main dish that combines lots of fresh vegetables, pasta and cheese.
6 | Oz. | Linguine, broken up |
1 | Tbsp. | Cooking oil |
2 | Cloves | Garlic, minced |
2 | Med. | Carrots, thinly bias sliced (1 cup) |
1 | Med. | Zucchini, thinly sliced (1 1/4 cup) |
1 | Med. | Onion, chopped |
1 | Stalk | Celery, thinly sliced |
1 | 15 oz. can | Garbanzo beans, drained |
3 | Med. | Tomatoes, chopped |
1/2 | Cup | Sliced pitted ripe olives |
1/4 | Cup | Snipped parsley |
1 | Tbsp. | Snipped fresh basil or |
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed | ||
1/4 | Cup | Grated parmesan cheese |
3 | Tbsp. | Butter |
1 | Cup | Mozzarella cheese, shredded |
Cook linguine in boiling unsalted water, according to package directions; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add cooking oil. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Stir-fry garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds. Add carrot; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add zucchini, onion, and celery; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Gently stir in garbanzo beans, tomatoes, olives, snipped parsley and basil. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or til mixture is heated through. Remove the wok or skillet from heat. Add linguine, parmesan cheese and butter. Toss gently til mixture is coated. Transfer to 4 dinner plates; sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each serving. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately.