What You Need:

8 oz. of rotini pasta
2 small red sweet peppers cut into pieces
1 C yellow summer squash, sliced
2 C of fresh asparagus, cut into pieces
1 (10 oz.) container of prepared Alfredo sauce
1/4 t dried thyme
1/4 t crush red pepper
1/8 t pepper

How to Make It:

Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
3 minutes before the pasta is done stir in the red pepper, the squash and asparagus.
Cook for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender then drain well.
Place the Alfredo sauce into a saucepan.
Stir in the thyme and crushed red pepper.
Place the pan over medium heat and heat the sauce for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Add the vegetable mixture and stir until blended in well.
Season the rotini with the pepper before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Mix up your vegetables in this delicious side dish. Use broccoli and cauliflower or carrots and peas instead of the squash and asparagus. You may also substitute yellow sweet peppers for the red if you wish. This will only give it a different color as both peppers have the same flavoring.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes (not including the pasta)
Total Time: approximately 28 minutes + pasta cooking time

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 421; Fat 12f; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 66g; Fiber 2g;
Protein 15g; Cholesterol 31 mg; Sodium 622 mg