Pasta Primavera

Primavera means "spring-style," and the bright, festive colors of the fresh vegetables used in this dish certainly reflect the warmer season.

Prep time: Less than 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

8 oz. uncooked spaghetti
2 tsp. margarine
1 onion, cut into wedges
2 c. broccoli florets
2 small carrots, thinly sliced
1 yellow summer squash, diced
¾ c. low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
⅓ c. fresh parsley, chopped
⅓ c. fresh basil, chopped
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, omitting salt; drain well.

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the margarine in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté about 1 minute.

3. Add the vegetables and chicken broth; stir. Cover and simmer about 6 minutes.

4. Add the parsley, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute more.

5. Add the spaghetti to the vegetables; toss well.

6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese at serving time.

Nutritional information:

225 calories, 6 grams total fat, 37 grams carbohydrate, 5 grams dietary fi ber, 8 grams protein

-Source: Copyright © 2007 American Diabetes Association. From e New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes.