Pasta Primavera with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
2 large onions sliced
1 large red bell pepper sliced
1 large green bell pepper sliced
2 large zucchinis (7 inches each) sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces cooked penne pasta
1 8 ounce container basil pesto sauce
1 cup shredded Italian cheeses
Directions
In a large skillet, caramelize the onions by cooking on medium low heat in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Add red and green bell peppers, zucchini and 1 tablespoons of olive oil to the onions. Continue to sauté 8-10 minutes, until the peppers and zucchini are tender. Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces penne pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Return hot pasta to pan; add vegetables and basil pesto sauce. Gently toss ingredients together to coat. Heat through for 5-10 minutes. Lightly mix in 1 cup shredded Italian cheeses and serve.
Makes 6 servings.
Special notes
Recipe and image provided by the National Onion Association
Per serving: 488.89 cal, 15 g pro, 29.8 g carb, 35.04 g fat, 64% cal from fat, 22.9 mg chol, 757.56 mg sod, 4.28 g fiber, 134.8 RE Vit A, 70.26 mg Vit C, 353.13 mg calcium, 2.38 mg iron.
