Pasta Primacherry

Name: Pasta Primacherry
Ingredients: 1 cup rigatoni fusilli or rotini pasta uncooked; 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup cauliflower; 1/2 cup sliced carrots; 1/2 cup cherries fresh, halved; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup basil cut into thin strips; 10 ounces chicken strips cooked, optional

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup rigatoni fusilli or rotini pasta uncooked
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup cherries fresh, halved
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup basil cut into thin strips
10 ounces chicken strips cooked, optional

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 1 cup cooking water before draining.
2

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add vegetables and chicken strips, saute 2 minutes.
4

Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
5

Stir in chicken broth.
6

Reduce heat, cover and simmer 3-4 minutes until vegetable are tender.
7

Toss with drained pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh basil and cherries, using reserved cooking water as needed.