Pasta Primavera Light - Upper Arlington Public Library

Ingredients

• 8 ounce bow tie pasta (about 3 1/2 c uncooked)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
• 6 ounce pea pods (3 c, fresh)
• 2 red bell peppers (large, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon margarine (reduced-calorie)
• 2 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup milk (skim)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup basil (chopped, fresh)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)