Quick Pasta with Vegetables and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pasta shells
• 4 tbsps olive oil
• 4 minced cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 chopped small eggplant or 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 grated carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup half and half cream
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 4 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
• grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

How to Prepare:
1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.

2. Saute' garlic in olive oil.

3. Add onions to skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, add either eggplant or broccoli, then carrots, red pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook over low heat until tender about 5 minutes.

4. Add the half and half, nutmeg, and parsley. Heat to boiling, but do not boil.

5. Add to pasta and mix well. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

PREP/COOK INFORMATION:
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves: 7

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 560
Carbs: 55
Fat: 34 grams
Protein: 10 grams