BEAN PEPPER SAUCE
2 1/2 cup white beans, cooked
1 1/4 cup vegetable stock
2 each roasted red bell peppers, - peeled, & seeded
1 tsp tarragon
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp marjoram
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 tsp salt
1 black pepper
PASTA
1 lb spinach spaghetti
2 lb broccoli
1 lb asparagus
3 large yellow peppers
3 each bunches spinach, torn
1/2 cup basil leaves, shredded
1 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 salt & pepper, to taste
8 each oil packed sun dried - tomatoes, dr, ained & - sli
Directions
Combine 1 1/2 c beans, stock and roasted peppers in food proc. Blend
until smooth and creamy. Fold in herbs, and season with cayenne or
paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside. Cook pasta in boiling water
according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare veggies. Remove
broccoli florets from stalks and cut into bite sized pieces. Peel
broccoli stalks and cut diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices. Cut
asparagus stalks diagonally into slices about 1 inch long. Remove
seeds from peppers and cut into long slivers. Steam broccoli,
asparagus and peppers until tender crisp--about 10 mins, and set
aside. Steam spinach 3-4 mins. Cool, press out excess liquid and chop
coarsley. Place pasta in large warmed bowl. Add sauce, veggies,
basil, poppy seeds, and remaining 1c white beans. Toss gently to mix.
Season with salt and pepper and garnish with sun dried tomatoes.
Servings: 6 servings
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