PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE

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Colorful, crisp-tender veggies are tossed with linguine pasta and a creamy lemon-caper sauce and served with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Crosse & Blackwell

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Crosse & Blackwell®

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
1 large red or yellow onion, chopped
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow squash or zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch thick
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
8 ounces cooked linguine pasta, kept warm
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons Santa Cruz Organic® Pure Lemon Juice
¼ cup Crosse & Blackwell® Capers, drained
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook over medium-low heat 7 minutes or until soft. Add asparagus, yellow squash, salt and pepper. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic until blended. Gradually stir in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and capers.
  • Combine pasta, vegetable and sauce mixtures in pasta pot. Add parsley; stir until blended. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1306.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Mazen Jehad
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great and I'm excited to try more recipes from this website.


BEANS
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Mercy James
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I'm not a big fan of capers, but I really enjoyed the sauce in this recipe. It's tangy and flavorful, without being too overpowering.


Uzair Writes
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This pasta primavera is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Miim Akter
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this dish. It's so inviting and it makes me want to eat it.


Elitas Sakala
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Deon Holland
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one definitely did not disappoint. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


Vanessa chirinos
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This recipe is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon caper sauce is so zesty.


tamim hossen
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the sauce.


Enock bihoyikie
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This pasta primavera is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


CHIOMA OZIOMA
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so flavorful that it made the vegetables taste amazing.


Ibrahim Bwambale
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


King Avery
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Kamran Rose
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This pasta primavera is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rana TaMi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great weeknight meal that's healthy and delicious.


Mai Samir
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Florence Somuah
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The lemon caper sauce is amazing! I could eat it on just about anything.


Clay Jibbs
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some broccoli and zucchini to the mix and it turned out great.


need love
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright and flavorful sauce.


Sonu Mandal
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This pasta primavera with lemon caper sauce was a delightful dish! The combination of fresh vegetables, tangy sauce, and al dente pasta was simply delicious.