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1. Beat The Clock Pasta
Created by the Egg Farmers of Canada
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 10 min.
Cook: 15 min.
What you need:
3 cups dry rotini pasta 750 mL
6 eggs 6
1 container (300 g) light ricotta cheese 1
2 tsp vegetable seasoning (see Tip) 10 mL
1 tsp dry mustard 5 mL
1/2 tsp onion powder 2 mL
1/4 tsp pepper 1 mL
2 cups assorted cooked vegetables (e.g. broccoli florets, 500 mL
diced carrots, peas, sliced green beans)
1/2 cup shredded light Cheddar cheese 125 mL
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
How to prepare:
Cook pasta in medium saucepan according to package directions or until just tender, about 10 minutes.
While pasta is cooking, whisk eggs, ricotta cheese, vegetable seasoning, dry mustard, onion powder and
pepper until combined.
Drain pasta, then return it to saucepan over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture and vegetables. Stir
frequently until mixture thickens slightly and vegetables are heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove
from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
Tips:
Instead of vegetable seasoning, use a heaping 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each of dried basil, thyme and oregano.
If using frozen vegetables, add to the pasta in the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain with pasta.

2. Nutrients per Serving:
Calories 483
Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Sodium 677 mg
Carbohydrate 58 g
Fibre 6 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 33 g
Recipe used with permission from the Egg Farmers of Canada. Visit www.eggs.ca for more great recipes.
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