Beat the Clock Pasta
A quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe, this pasta will help you beat the clock when you’re running out of time!
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5 min prep + 14 min cooking
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Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) light ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp (5 ml) each vegetable seasoning and dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) onion powder
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
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- 2 cups (500 ml) dry rotini pasta
- 2 cups (500 ml) cooked chopped assorted vegetables (e.g. broccoli, carrots, peas, green beans)
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Method
Step 1
Whisk eggs with ricotta cheese, vegetable seasoning, dry mustard and onion powder; season with pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
Cook pasta in a medium saucepan for 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain well.
Step 3
Return pasta to saucepan over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture and vegetables. Stir constantly for about 4 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Add cheese and stir until melted. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
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Variations
Instead of vegetable seasoning, dry mustard and onion powder, use a heaping 1/4 tsp (1 ml) each dried basil, thyme and oregano.