Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb fettucine pasta
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup thin carrot sticks
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 red pepper, cut in strips
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parley
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp grated orange peel
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese

Method

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, in a large fry pan, heat butter and oil. Add carrots, broccoli and red pepper and cook for 1 min. 3. In a medium bowl, combine herbs, salt, orange juice, peel, milk and cornstarch, blending well. Pour over vegetables, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 or 2 min or until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese. 4. Toss sauce with hot pasta and tomatoes. 5. Serve in pasta bowls and sprinkle each with diced mozzarella.
  • For the adventurous: add slivered sundried tomatoes to the sauce just before serving.
  • 6 servings
  • Source: Ontario Milk Calendar