Pasta Primavera

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

225g linguini                                             100g fresh mangetout, trimmed

2 tablespoons vegetable oil                    1 red pepper, cut into strips

2 garlic cloves, minced                            1 yellow pepper, cut into strips

2 small courgettes, thinly sliced            1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 punnet cherry tomatoes, cut in half       

Directions:

1.   Prepare linguini according to package directions. Drain.

2.   In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil. Add garlic, peppers, courgettes and snow peas. Stir-fry vegetables until tender. Add drained pasta, cherry tomatoes and basil. Toss.

Calories per serving: 195

Carbohydrates: 28g (grams) | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 4g

Tip: This vegetarian dish can be served solo or along with chicken, fish or beef for a larger meal.