Lemon Veggies and Pasta

Prep: 20 min., Cook: 10 min.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2  (16-oz.) package rigatoni pasta
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 3/4  cup  chicken broth
• 2  teaspoons  lemon zest
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1  cup  fresh snow peas
• 1  cup  matchstick carrots
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil
• 2  tablespoons  butter
• 1/2  teaspoon  chopped fresh thyme
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, sauté onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in chicken broth and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.

3. Stir in hot cooked pasta, basil, butter, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper.