White Pasta with Vegetables

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 Okay, I'll admit: I got this one from my Grandmother. Of course, being me, I had to make my own variations to a dish she was already making variations on. I was pleased and it got good Facebook comments.

Ingredients:

• 3 zucchini, diced
• 1/2 carrot, diced or 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
• 6 oz penne pasta
• 6 oz cream cheese
• 3 Tablespoons Italian dressing or 1Tbsp white vinegar, 2 generous Tbsps olive oil, and Italian seasonings to taste
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

Directions:
Cook penne according to the box instructions. Drain and hold

Meanwhile, in a stir-fry pan, sauté vegetables in Italian dressing/Italian dressing mixture. Once the vegetables are tender, add cream cheese and melt. Add broth to maintain moisture. 

Add the cooked penne and toss before serving.

Can be added:
One can of diced/shredded chicken. 1 red bell pepper would also be good