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Vegetable-Pasta Stir-Fry


From the Kitchen of:  Sylvia
Source:  Better Homes & Gardens Stir-Fry Recipes

Here's a hearty main dish that combines lots of fresh vegetables, pasta and cheese.

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.