Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cups ABC pasta ((or other small pasta shape))
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup marinara sauce ((optional))
  • Parmesan cheese ((optional))

Instruction

  • Heat a medium pot over medium heat. Add the butter or oil to melt and warm.
  • Add the carrots and stir to coat. Cook for 4 minutes.
  • (To make this with frozen carrots and peas, skip Steps 1 and 2 and start with Step 3.)
  • Add the broth and turn the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat back to medium so it's a simmer with regular small bubbles.
  • Add the pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in the peas and marinara sauce, if using.
  • Season to taste with salt and serve with Parmesan, if desired.