"Creamy Alfredo sauce and vegetables make a deluxe pasta favorite...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
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3 medium red, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper to taste
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1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini
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1/4 cup lower sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 pound broccoli, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
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2 small zucchini, cut into 2-inch matchstick slices (about 1 1/2 cups)
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4 asparagus spears, cut in thirds after breaking off their tough ends
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2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons butter
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Pine nuts (optional)