Pasta Primavera With Walnuts Recipe

Name: Pasta Primavera With Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces gemelli pasta (short twisted pasta) or 8 ounces penne (tube-shaped pasta); 1 cup diagonally sliced thin carrot (1/4 inch); 2 cups diagonally sliced asparagus (1/4 inch); ½ cup frozen tiny peas; 1 (14 ounce) canquartered artichoke hearts, drained; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic; 1 cup chopped walnuts; ⅓ cup torn fresh basil; ½ teaspoon coarse salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅔ cup plus 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

8 ounces gemelli pasta (short twisted pasta) or 8 ounces penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 cup diagonally sliced thin carrot (1/4 inch)
2 cups diagonally sliced asparagus (1/4 inch)
½ cup frozen tiny peas
1 (14 ounce) canquartered artichoke hearts, drained
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup torn fresh basil
½ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅔ cup plus 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding carrots during last 5 minutes of cooking.
2
Add asparagus and peas during last 3 minutes.
3
Add artichoke hearts during last 1 minute.
4
Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
5
Return pasta and vegetables to pot, along with reserved pasta water.
6
Meanwhile, cook butter, oil and garlic in medium skillet over medium heat 30 seconds or until butter melts and garlic begins to sizzle.
7
Add walnuts; reduce heat to low.
8
Cook and stir 5 minutes or until walnuts are lightly toasted.
9
Toss walnut mixture, basil, salt, pepper and 2/3 cup of the cheese with pasta.
10
Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

730

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces gemelli pasta (short twisted pasta) or 8 ounces penne (tube-shaped pasta), 1 cup diagonally sliced thin carrot (1/4 inch), 2 cups diagonally sliced asparagus (1/4 inch), ½ cup frozen tiny peas, and more.

Yes, Pasta Primavera With Walnuts 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 With Walnuts

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