Pasta With Chicken And Vegetables Recipe

•     Extra virgin olive oil
• 8 ounce Rigatoni, penne or possibly mostaccioli
• 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pcs
• 2 x Cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 lb Fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pcs, or possibly sugar snap or possibly snow peas (or possibly 1/4 lb. of each)
• 1/2 c. Finely diced scallions
• 12 x Baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 c. Broccoli florets
• 1/4 c. Chicken broth (or possibly water)
• 3 Tbsp. Finely minced fresh parsley
• 1 pch Nutmeg
• 1 lrg Roasted red bell pepper (see note)
• 6 x Cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 6 Tbsp. Grated fresh Parmesan
•     Salt (optional) and pepper to taste

Directions