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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 18:58:21 -0700
 From: mgbusb@med.unc.edu (Marjorie Busby)
  
                       *  Exported from  MasterCook  *
  
                               Pasta Primavera
  
  Recipe By     : Marjorie Busby
  Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:20
  Categories    : Entrees, Vegetarian
  
    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
  --------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1      C             Onions -- Coarsely Chopped
     1      C             Mushrooms -- Sliced
     1      Ea            Garlic Clove -- Diced
     6      Ea            Tomatoes -- Coarsely Chopped
       1/4  C             Water
     2      Tbsp          Balsamic Vinegar
     1      Tsp           Dried Basil
     2      Tbsp          Arrowroot Powder
       1/4  C             Water -- Cold
     8      Oz            Pasta
  
  Sautee garlic, onions, mushrooms and basil in water over medium heat. When
 soft, add tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.  Mix arrowroot powder with 1/4 cup cold
 water.  As soon as vegetables are bubbling, add arrowroot mixture.  Let mixture
 come to a boil again and remove from heat.  Serve immediately over hot pasta. 
 
 NOTES : This is especially good served over pasta that has been tossed with
 pesto.  
  
  Any vegetables can be used in this recipe.  It is good with squash, red 
 peppers, any other summer vegetables.  
  
  To increase the protein in this dish, add crumbled lite silken tofu or
 kidney beans.  
 
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