*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Pasta & Vegetables

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Part skim milk ricotta
     1/2   c            Mozzarella -- grated
     1/2   c            Romano cheese -- grated
   3                    Egg whites (optional)
     1/2   ts           Dried thyme
     1/2   ts           Dried oregano
     1/8   ts           Garlic powder
                        Salt & pepper
   2       c            Broccoli florets
   1       c            Onions -- minced
   3       md           Carrots -- sliced
   2                    Celery ribs -- sliced
     1/2   lb           Spaghetti
   1       tb           Vegetable oil
   1       c            Fresh tomatoes -- diced
     1/2   c            Fresh parsley -- chopped

  Combine cheeses, egg whites, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt &
  pepper in medium bowl. Set aside. Steam broccoli, onions, carrots &
  celery until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

  Add pasta & oil to large pot of boiling water & cook until pasta is
  just tender but still firm to bite, about 5 minutes. Drain. Return
  to pot. Add steamed vegetables & toss. Add cheese mixture & toss.
  Transfer to serving bowl. Spoon tomatoes in center of pasta.
  Garnish edges with parsley.
 

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