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Pasta- Spring Primavera
With roasted chicken and some other veggies - still delish! photo by katehandel Give a medal for this photo Add photo

Pasta- Spring Primavera

Recipes »  Main Dish  »  Meatless

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

(4.5, 2) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4 Servings
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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  • Calories Per Serving: 604
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    Pasta- Spring Primavera Reviews

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    Easy, delicious and everybody wanted seconds!
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    Tags

    1. Spring
    2. Saute
    3. Sauvignon Blanc
    4. Vegetables
    5. Main Dish
    6. Pasta
    7. American

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