Vegetable Pasta With Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream1/3 cup sun-dried tomato spread1 large sweet red pepper, julienned1 large sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 small onion, sliced5 teaspoons olive oil1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperMinced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream and sun-dried tomato spread until blended. In a large skillet, saute peppers, mushrooms and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Reduce heat. Add cream mixture; bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Stir in the peas, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with parsley and cheese if desired.