Cheesy Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Cheesy Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen lima beans; 20 baby carrots, cut into quarters lengthwise; 10 ounces asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound fettuccine; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup ricotta

Servings: persons

1 cup frozen lima beans
20 baby carrots, cut into quarters lengthwise
10 ounces asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound fettuccine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup ricotta

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and carrots and cook for 4 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 1 minute longer. Using a slotted spoon, remove vegetables and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Add fettuccine to water and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes (or according to package directions). Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
2
When fettuccine has cooked for about 5 minutes, melt butter in a large frying pan over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and saute until vegetables look glazed and are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the drained fettuccine and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water and toss well. Transfer to a large, shallow serving bowl and toss with Parmesan and parsley.
3
Add ricotta to hot pasta by spoonfuls and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper. If pasta appears dry, drizzle in a little more cooking water. Serve immediately.

510

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup frozen lima beans, 20 baby carrots, cut into quarters lengthwise, 10 ounces asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 pound fettuccine, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Pasta Primavera falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Pasta Primavera

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