directions
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1
Make shells and set aside
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2
In a small saucepan, combine the garlic and chicken broth
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3
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the garlic is very soft, about 20 minutes
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4
Remove from the heat, uncover and let cool slightly
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5
Transfer the garlic and broth to a food processor and puree until smooth
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6
Add the olive oil and puree until blended
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7
Boil the shells for 3 minutes, but do not drain
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8
Add the carrots, sweet potato and red potatoes to the pasta and boil 5 minutes
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9
Add the broccoli florets and cauliflower florets and boil 3 to 5 minutes longer, or until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender
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10
Ladle 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid into a large serving bowl
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11
Drain the pasta and vegetables
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12
Add the pasta and vegetables to the serving bowl
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13
Scrape the garlic puree over the pasta and toss to mix
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14
Serve at once.
PASTA SHELLS WITH WINTER VEGETABLES
ingredients
- 1 full load of pasta dough made into shells
- 12 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots
- 1 cup diced peeled sweet potato ORbutternut squash
- 1 cup diced unpeeled red potatoes
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets