Best 14 Pasta Primavera With Asparagus And Peas Recipes

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Spring is in the air, and with it comes a bounty of fresh vegetables that are perfect for pasta primavera. This classic Italian dish is a great way to showcase the flavors of the season, and it's also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy pasta dish that the whole family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS



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This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 pound sugar snap peas, stems trimmed
1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup fresh English peas
1/4 cup thinly sliced spring onion, white part only (or use shallot)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, more as needed
Black pepper, more as needed
12 ounces fettuccine or tagliatelle, preferably fresh (see recipe)
2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, at room temperature
1/2 cup crème fraîche or whole milk Greek yogurt, at room temperature
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS & PEAS



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Take five ingredients and whip up this simple green vegetable fusilli supper for two, plus hit 3 of your 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 5

250g fusilli or your favourite pasta shape
300g asparagus spear , woody ends removed, cut into lengths
175g frozen pea
zest and juice ½ lemon
100g soft cheese with chives

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following the pack instructions. Two minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the asparagus and peas. Boil everything together for the final 2 mins, then scoop out and reserve a cup of the cooking liquid from the pan before draining the pasta and veg.
  • Return the pasta and veg to the pan and add the lemon zest, soft cheese and seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to taste and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the cooking liquid to loosen the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Categories     Mushroom     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Basil     Pine Nut     Asparagus     Green Bean     Pea     Spring     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 oz dried morel mushrooms
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 lb green beans (preferably haricots verts), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Rounded 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pints grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 lb spaghettini (thin spaghetti)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup pine nuts (1 1/2 oz), lightly toasted
Garnish: Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings

Steps:

  • Prepare vegetables:
  • Soak morels in warm water in a small bowl 30 minutes. Lift mushrooms out of water, squeezing excess liquid back into bowl. Pour soaking liquid through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a small bowl and reserve. Rinse morels thoroughly to remove grit, then squeeze dry. Discard any tough stems. Halve small morels lengthwise and quarter larger ones.
  • Cook asparagus and beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, 3 minutes. Add peas and cook until beans and asparagus are just tender, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Immediately transfer vegetables with a large slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, reserving hot water in pot for cooking pasta. Drain cooled vegetables in a colander.
  • Cook 1 teaspoon garlic and a rounded 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in 2 tablespoons oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, just until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add drained vegetables and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Reserve skillet.
  • Cook tomatoes:
  • Cut half of tomatoes into quarters and halve remainder lengthwise, keeping quarters and halves separate. Cook remaining teaspoon garlic and remaining rounded 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, just until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add quartered tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened, about 3 minutes. Add halved tomatoes, vinegar, and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and halved tomatoes are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Keep tomatoes warm.
  • Cook spaghettini and assemble dish:
  • While tomatoes are cooking, return water in pot to a boil and cook spaghettini until al dente.
  • Drain in a colander. Immediately add butter, cream, zest, and morels to empty pasta pot and simmer gently, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and add pasta, tossing to coat and adding as much of reserved morel soaking liquid as necessary (1/2 to 2/3 cup) to keep pasta well coated. Add green vegetables, parsley, basil, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to taste and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve pasta topped with tomatoes and Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings.

PASTA PRIMAVERA



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I see you rolling your eyes at the thought of spaghetti primavera. The dish, rarely seen now, became an absurdity of 1980s so-called seasonal cooking. Meant to be an expression of spring, the mad jumble of vegetables over pasta was mostly an expression of the death match between French and Italian cuisine (cream versus olive oil, sauce versus pasta). But in the late 1970s, when New York's Le Cirque popularized spaghetti primavera, Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey called it "by far, the most talked-about dish in Manhattan." I encourage you to make Le Cirque's version, all 10 pain-in-the-neck steps of it, because despite its tempestuous origins, it's wonderful.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 bunch broccoli
2 small zucchini, unpeeled
4 asparagus spears
1 1/2 cups green beans
Salt
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
3/4 cup fresh or frozen pea pods
1 tablespoon peanut, vegetable or corn oil
2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced hot red or green chili, or 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups 1-inch tomato cubes
6 basil leaves, chopped
1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream, approximately
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Trim broccoli and break into florets. Trim off ends of the zucchini. Cut into quarters, then cut into 1-inch or slightly longer lengths (about 1 1/2 cups). Cut each asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Trim beans and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Cook each of the green vegetables separately in boiling salted water to cover until crisp but tender. Drain well, then run under cold water to chill, and drain again thoroughly. Combine the cooked vegetables in a bowl.
  • Cook the peas and pods; about 1 minute if fresh; 30 seconds if frozen. Drain, chill with cold water and drain again. Combine with the vegetables.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the peanut oil and add the mushrooms. Season to taste. Cook about 2 minutes, shaking the skillet and stirring. Add the mushrooms, chili and parsley to the vegetables.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan and add half the garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook about 4 minutes. Add the basil.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and add the remaining garlic and the vegetable mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until heated through.
  • Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until almost (but not quite) tender, retaining a slight resilience in the center. Drain well.
  • In a pot large enough to hold the spaghetti and vegetables, add the butter and melt over medium-low heat. Then add the chicken broth and half a cup each of cream and cheese, stirring constantly. Cook gently until smooth. Add the spaghetti and toss quickly to blend. Add half the vegetables and pour in the liquid from the tomatoes, tossing over very low heat.
  • Add the remaining vegetables. If the sauce seems dry, add 3 to 4 tablespoons more cream. Add the pine nuts and give the mixture a final tossing.
  • Serve equal portions of the spaghetti mixture in hot soup or spaghetti bowls. Spoon equal amounts of the tomatoes over each serving. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1099, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1523 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and carrots are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.

Provided by gretchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 carrots, cut into strips
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

HEALTHY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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For pasta primavera made easy, try this recipe packed with vegetables including asparagus, mushrooms, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Jill Andersen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups whole grain penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 337.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

ASPARAGUS PASTA PRIMAVERA



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There's plenty of fresh herb flavor in this delicious pasta meal that blends asparagus, ham, mushrooms and plum tomatoes. Sometimes I like to use spinach linguine or fettuccine. -William Anatooskin Burnaby, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons each chopped fresh basil, oregano and rosemary
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the asparagus. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, ham, basil, oregano and rosemary. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally., Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through. , Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus mixture and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound penne rigate
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups fresh shelled peas
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup loosely packed, freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh, chopped oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place penne in a large pot of rapidly boiling, salted water. When pasta is about 2 minutes from being done, add the asparagus and peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the pasta and asparagus are cooked. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Place the pot over low heat.
  • To the pasta and veggies, add only as much water as is necessary to create a nice "sauce". Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and add the garlic, cheese, olive oil, and oregano and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calorie, Fat 3.7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 55.7 grams, Fiber 11.8 grams, Protein 18 grams

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND KALE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
8 ounces penne
8 ounces snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 small bunch kale (preferably Tuscan kale), stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large bunch fresh chives, chopped
Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 cup coarsely grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; add the peas, asparagus and kale to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking and stir occasionally. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables.
  • Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, all but 2 tablespoons chives, the lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Add 3 tablespoons cold water and pulse until smooth, scraping down the inside of the blender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the tarragon and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Add the pasta and vegetables to the chive puree along with 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and half of the cheese; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat, adding more cooking water to loosen, if necessary. Serve topped with the remaining cheese and chives.

HEALTHY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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A healthy spaghetti dish full of broad beans, leeks and asparagus tips. Make the most of spring greens with this vibrant, filling pasta recipe

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

75g young broad beans (use frozen if you can't get fresh)
2 x 100g pack asparagus tips
170g peas (use frozen if you can't get fresh)
350g spaghetti or tagliatelle
175g pack baby leeks , trimmed and sliced
1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to serve
1 tbsp butter
200ml tub fromage frais or creme fraiche
handful fresh chopped herbs (we used mint, parsley and chives)
parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), shaved, to serve

Steps:

  • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and put a steamer (or colander) over the water. Steam the beans, asparagus and peas until just tender, then set aside. Boil the pasta following pack instructions.
  • Meanwhile, fry the leeks gently in the oil and butter for 5 mins or until soft. Add the fromage frais to the leeks and very gently warm through, stirring constantly to ensure it doesn't split. Add the herbs and steamed vegetables with a splash of pasta water to loosen.
  • Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce. Adjust the seasoning, then serve scattered with the cheese and drizzled with a little extra olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

PRIMAVERA PENNE



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Welcome spring with a bowl of pasta tossed with fresh mint, crisp asparagus, and sweet peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound penne
1/2 stick butter
1 pound asparagus, cut into pieces
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups thawed frozen peas
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook penne, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Add wine, and cook until reduced by half, 30 seconds. Add peas and mint. Season, and toss with penne and pasta water. Top with Parmesan.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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This Cooking Light recipe is a wonderful use for the pencil-thin late spring asparagus you find in farmer's markets in May and June. It tastes very fresh and all the ingredients come together beautifully. It has 10 WW points per serving as shown.

Provided by Columbus Foodie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch slices
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shelled green peas
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons green onions

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stock pot.
  • Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
  • Cut the chicken crosswise into 1/4 inch wide strips.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add asparagus, 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, green onions, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 82, Sodium 755, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 30.4

SHRIMP PRIMAVERA PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND LEEKS



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Make and share this Shrimp Primavera Pasta With Asparagus, Peas, and Leeks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

salt
1/2 lb spaghetti
1 leek
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 lb shiitake mushroom, stemmed and sliced
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup vegetable stock
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large shrimp)
3/4-1 lb asparagus, trimmed to 4 inches then cut into thirds
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
black pepper
1 cup grated romano cheese
chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place a large covered pot of water on the stove; bring to a boil; salt water and cook spaghetti to al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, trim the tough green tops and the roots from the leek; halve the leek lengthwise and dice it thin.
  • Place leeks in a colander and rinse them vigorously to release any grit; drain leeks well.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over med-high heat; add in the garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the leeks and shiitakes; cook 3-4 minutes until tender.
  • Add in the stock; increase heat a little and bring it up to a bubble.
  • Once the stock bubbles, add in the zest and shrimp; cook 2 minutes, then add the asparagus and peas to the pan; cook 2 minutes.
  • Melt the butter into the sauce; add the drained pasta to the pan; toss to combine the shrimp and vegetables with the pasta.
  • Season with a little pepper and more salt if needed; garnish with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1092.8, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 221.3, Sodium 1549.1, Carbohydrate 123.4, Fiber 14, Sugar 15.4, Protein 58

FETTUCCINI PRIMAVERA WITH LEMON SAUCE



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A mild lemon sauce seasoned with thyme lightly coats this attractive medley of tender chicken, pasta, asparagus, red pepper and peas. -Marietta Howell of Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 12-in. nonstick skillet, saute red pepper in oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the chicken, onions, asparagus, broth, lemon juice, salt, thyme and lemon zest. Cook for 1 minute or until asparagus is crisp-tender. , Stir in peas; saute for 1 minute or until heated through. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and chicken is no longer pink. , Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain the fettuccine and add to chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Vegetables: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh asparagus, peas, and other vegetables in your pasta primavera.
  • Blanch the Vegetables: Blanching the vegetables before adding them to the pasta helps to preserve their color and nutrients.
  • Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite, so that it doesn't become overcooked when combined with the sauce.
  • Use a Light Sauce: A simple sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and herbs is all you need to let the flavors of the vegetables shine through.
  • Add Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or oregano add a burst of flavor to pasta primavera.
  • Serve Immediately: Pasta primavera is best served immediately after it is made, so that the vegetables stay crisp and the pasta doesn't get soggy.

Conclusion:

Pasta primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this pasta dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give pasta primavera a try!

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