Ingredients

  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
  • 1 bunch broccoli (flowerets only)
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 1/4 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. linguine
  • 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Boil broth until reduced to half.
  • Cook broccoli, carrots and beans in microwave until crisp tender.
  • In large skillet, heat olive oil and saute onion, garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, pepper, carrots and asparagus until almost soft.
  • Add reduced broth, milk, basil, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • If needed, thicken slightly with 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water.
  • Cook pasta and drain.
  • Combine with vegetables.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • This cooks up quickly if the vegetables are cut ahead of time.