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  1. 8 ounces dried cut ziti or penne pasta (about 3 cups)

  2. 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets

  3. 1 1/2 cups 1-inch pieces fresh asparagus or green beans

  4. 1 cup ricotta cheese

  5. 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil

  6. 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme

  7. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  8. 1 tablespoon olive oil

  9. 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic (1 clove)

  10. 1/2 teaspoon salt

  11. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  12. 1 1/3 cups chopped, seeded red and/or yellow tomatoes

  13. Shaved Parmesan or Romano cheese

  14. Fresh thyme sprigs

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  1. Method :

  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans (if using) with pasta for the whole cooking time or adding broccoli and asparagus (if using) for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well. Return to hot pan; cover and keep warm.

  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine ricotta cheese, basil, snipped thyme, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently stir in tomatoes.

  4. Add drained pasta mixture to tomato mixture; toss gently to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.

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