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Bodacious Bow Tie Pasta with Veggies

Source: LifeScript

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups fresh, shelled peas
2 cups sliced mushrooms
12 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped, fresh Italian parsley

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion with a dash of salt and pepper and cook. Kids can stir occasionally, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the peas and cook for 3 minutes or longer, depending on their size and freshness. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes more.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta until it is al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Everyone can help toss the pasta with the remaining olive oil, onion, peas, mushrooms, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of the parsley.

Divide the pasta among 4 warmed pasta bowls and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and parsley. Serve your family immediately.