Covershot Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Covershot Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1 inch pieces; 12 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 sweet orange peppers, cored, seeded & cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 lb thin spaghetti noodles; ¾ cup half-and-half; ¾ cup chicken broth (low sodium variety); ¾ teaspoon salt (skip if using a broth with higher sodium); ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; ⅓ cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated; ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; fresh parmesan cheese, grated for topping dishes (optional)

Servings: persons

12 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1 inch pieces
12 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 sweet orange peppers, cored, seeded & cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 lb thin spaghetti noodles
¾ cup half-and-half
¾ cup chicken broth (low sodium variety)
¾ teaspoon salt (skip if using a broth with higher sodium)
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
fresh parmesan cheese, grated for topping dishes (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Add asparagus and green beans and cook 4 minutes.
3
Add peppers and cook 1 more minute.
4
Scoop out veggies with a large slotted spoon and place in a colander then rinse under cold water.
5
Add pasta to the already boiling water and cooking following package directions (about 9 minutes).
6
Drain and return to pot.
7
While pasta is cooking, place half and half, chicken broth, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a small saucepan.
8
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
9
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and garlic and cook 30 seconds.
10
Add cooked veggies and the grape tomatoes, cook and stirring a few times for about 2 minutes.
11
Spoon veggies into pasta pot.
12
Stir grated cheese into half and half mixture.
13
Then add this to the pasta pot and gently stir in parsley until all ingredients are combined.
14
Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.
15
Dish out servings and top with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

1520

kcal

Calories

Fat

284

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1 inch pieces, 12 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 sweet orange peppers, cored, seeded & cut into 1/4-inch strips, 1 lb thin spaghetti noodles, and more.

Yes, Covershot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Covershot Pasta Primavera

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