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Fettuccine with Broccoli and Carrots

Contributed By: DCC
DCC

Crisp vegetables add interest to this quick and colorful pasta dish. Try it with zucchini instead of broccoli

Ingredients

12 oz Fresh or 8oz dried fettuccine

4 Medium carrots

3 cups Broccoli pieces

5 Green onions

4-5 Strips bacon or pancetta,

Optional

2 tbsp Olive oil

2 Large garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp Red wine vinegar

Preparation

Start heating pasta cooking water in a large pot. Cut carrots into matchsticks approximately 1 1/2 inches long. Cut broccoli florets from stem and slice stems into paper-thin pieces. Thinly slice green onions. Saute bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove from pan and crumble into small pieces. Begin cooking pasta. Pour out all but 2 Tbsp bacon drippings. Add olive oil to bacon drippings. When oil is hot add carrots, broccoli, green onions and garlic. Toss to coat vegetables with oil. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar and cook for another minute. Place cooked, well-drained pasta in a large warm bowl. Add vegetable mixture and toss to combine ingredients. Serve on warm plates.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 369
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g
Carbohydrates: 52.6g
Protein: 12.7g
Sodium: 187mg
Fiber: 5g