Mix-it-Up Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:
8 - 9 ounces uncooked pasta  of choice
3 cups chopped vegetables of choice
(good choices include carrots, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, and olives)
3/4 cup green peas (optional)
A pinch to 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasonings of choice, to taste
(good choices include Oregano, Garlic, Parsley, and/or Basil)
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
1/2 to 1 tsp salt, to taste

Instructions:
1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stockpot.  Add carrots; cook 3 minutes (optional).  Remove with a slotted spoon then add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chopped vegetables and seasonings, (including carrots started in the boiling water); sauté 3 minutes. 
3. After draining the pasta, add pasta to the vegetables and toss.

Notes:

• This pasta could be topped with nuts, nutritional yeast, and/or Parmesan cheese if desired.
  
• Based on a recipe from myrecipes.com.