6 Sauces That Cook While the Pasta Does

Penne alla 15 Minutes

Best with penne

Bulk up jarred vodka sauce—and up your day's vegetable intake—by adding zucchini and carrots. Before you add pasta to the boiling water, gently slide in the diced veggies. Cook for a few minutes, until crisp-tender, and then scoop out with a slotted spoon or spider; then, cook pasta. Meanwhile, heat sauce in a sauté pan. Add cooked vegetables and pasta; toss well.

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