Pasta with Vegetables and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large carrot, sliced (1/4 inch)
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons minced fresh
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. While pasta is cooking, place 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet with garlic, carrot, cauliflower, broccoli, and kale. Stir gently and cover pan. Steam 10 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender. Add a little water if necessary to prevent vegetables from scorching.
2. Drain pasta and place in large bowl. Add cooked vegetables, pine nuts, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt and pepper. Toss gently. Serve with grated vegan Parmesan cheese if desired.
3. Makes 8 servings

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