Ranch Primavera Noodles

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces dry pasta
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms ( I didn’t use)
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup  onions, chopped
• 3/4 cup ranch-style salad dressing
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• season salt and pepper to taste
• juice of half a lemon

Directions:
1.Cook pasta according to package directions. During last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli and carrots to water. When pasta is al dente and broccoli and carrots are crisp-tender, drain water.
2.Mix in mushrooms, green pepper, onions, lemon juice, salad dressing, and cheese. Season with garlic powder, season salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or cold.