Pasta- Spring Primavera
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Great dish for spring and summer - can easily be varied if you have different veggies or would like to add protein.
Yield: 4 Servings Ready in 45 minutes
Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Pasta
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| 1 1/2 cupsBaby carrots |
| 3 cupsPasta; cavatappi or penne, cooked, 8 oz dry |
| 1 teaspoonolive oil |
| 2 cupsPattypan squash; halved |
| 3/4 cupPeas |
| 1 teaspoonSalt |
| 1/4 teaspoonBlack pepper |
| 2 clovesGarlic; minced |
| 1/4 cupWhite wine |
| 1/3 cupWhipping cream |
| 1 tablespoonLemon juice |
| 1/4 cupParmesan; shredded |
| 1/4 cupBasil; chopped |
| 1/4 cupParsley; chopped |
Pasta- Spring Primavera Preparation
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stockpot. Add carrots; cook 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash; saute 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in cream and juice; cook 1 minute. Add pasta and cheese; stir well to coat. Remove from heat; stir in basil and parsley.
Variations: Green beans or asparagus instead of carrots. Add in pieces of pre-roasted chicken, chunks of tuna or sauteed shrimp.
Pair with Sauvignon Blanc.
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