Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets; 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow pea pods, trimmed; 12 fresh or frozen asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup sliced green onions; 1 cup sliced zucchini; 10 large fresh mushrooms, sliced; 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 7 ounces spaghetti, cooked; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow pea pods, trimmed
12 fresh or frozen asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sliced zucchini
10 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
7 ounces spaghetti, cooked
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Bake pine nuts in a shallow pan at 350u00b0, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until toasted; set aside.
2
Cook broccoli, snow peas, and asparagus in a Dutch oven in boiling water to cover 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again.
3
Melt butter in a Dutch oven. Add garlic, and saute until tender. Add whipping cream and cheese, whisking until cheese melts.
4
Add broccoli mixture, green onions, and next 7 ingredients, stirring constantly. Add pasta, and stir until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with pine nuts, and, if desired, additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

922

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup pine nuts, 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets, 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow pea pods, trimmed, 12 fresh or frozen asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pasta Primavera

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