PASTA VERDE
Asparagus, at its tender best this month, adds vibrant color to our vegetarian springtime dish. You could also use gemelli or anyother short pasta.
Provided by LMillerRN
Categories Spinach
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large saucepan, cook orzo in salted water. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups water from cooked pasta.
- In large, deep nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme, and cook 30 seconds more. Stir in peas, spinach, lemon peel, and reserved pasta cooking water. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, butter, and lemon juice. Transfer to serving bowl, and sprinkle with feta cheese and mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 34.4, Sodium 485, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 23
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Lindokuhle Pityi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.
Morris Colosa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! My family loved it.
Peter Curcuruto
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.
Zainab Aoy
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Michael Allchin
[email protected]Meh.
Carolyn Monette
[email protected]I was looking for a new pasta recipe to try and I found this one. I'm so glad I did! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The pesto sauce is creamy and flavorful. The pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again an
SA Photography
[email protected]This pasta dish is so fresh and flavorful. The herbs really shine through. I love the addition of lemon zest. It gives the dish a bright and citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Shiwani Gautam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The pesto sauce was actually really good. It wasn't too heavy or oily. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
taroon soogundha
[email protected]I love how simple this recipe is. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Amber Glaub
[email protected]Pasta verde is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest gives the pasta a bright and vibrant flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned ou