Ingredients

• 6 ounces fresh wax or green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
  
• 1/2 cup bias-sliced carrot
  
• 6 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (1-1/2 cups)
  
• 1 cup broccoli or califlower flowerets
  
• 12 ounces dried fettuccine, linguine, vermicelli or spaghetti
  
• 1 small red and/or yellow sweet pepper, cut into julienne strips
  
• 1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced (1 cup)
  
• 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 tablespoons butter
  
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
  
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
  
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  
• 2 ounces prosciutto or cooked ham, cut into thin strips (1/3 cup)
  
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
  
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
  
• Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
  
• Sprigs of fresh basil (optional)