Pasta and Vegetable Toss

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 3/4 cup rotine noodles or elbow macaroni
• 1 cup broccoli flowerets
• 1 cup caulifower flowerets
• 1 - 9 oz package frozen artichoke hearts thawed
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing

Directions:

Cook pasta adding broccoli and cauliflower to boiling pasta for the last minute of cooking. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Cut artichokes in half. In a large mixing bowl combine pasta mixture, artichoke halves, carrot and green onions. Add the Italian dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 2 hrs.