Pasta primavera #1

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsPasta
1cupZucchini; sliced
1cupCarrots; sliced
cupBroccoli flowerlets
cupSnow peas
12Cherry tomatoes
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2Cloves garlic; minced
¼cupParsley
cupPine nuts
12largesMushrooms; sliced
cupButter
1cupHeavy cream
¾cupParmesan cheese; grated
Dried hot pepper flakes

Directions

Blanch separately green vegetables and carrots in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain. Saute tomatoes briefly in 1 tbs. oil and 1 clove garlic, adding parsley, hot pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute pine nuts in remaining oil until golden brown. Add all vegetables and second clove of garlic. Stir over medium heat until hot.

Cook pasta until al dente and drain. Make a sauce with butter, cream, and cheese, stirring over low heat until well blended. Pour sauce over pasta and toss. Add ½ of vegetables and toss again. Top with remaining vegetables.

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From the <Micro Cookbook Collection of Contemporary Recipes>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .