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Pasta primavera (recipe in the comments)
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It's spring, so pasta primavera has to make an appearance. We couldn't call ourselves seasonal cooks without it! This is a fairly simple recipe, though I have no idea how authentic it is. That said, it does somehow perfectly capture spring flavors. The white wine, lemon, and light herb-y flavors mingle with the tiny amount of cream for a perfect combination. It has warmed up again here into the upper 50s and we had a partly sunny day that's drifting to rain overnight. It's quintessential spring. We couldn't have picked a better meal for tonight!
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Squash, garlic, Parmesan, basil, parsley
Time: 35 minutes
Make ahead: This will reheat fine as long as you are VERY careful not to let the sauce boil (AKA curdle).
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J: "Perfect spring!"
M: "Spring in a bowl!"
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Pasta Primavera – Cooking Light
Serves 2
6 oz. baby carrots
½ lb chunky pasta, penne or the like
1 t olive oil
2 cups yellow squash (such as patty pan or summer), cut into bite sized pieces
2 garlic cloves, crushed
¾ cup peas
1 t salt
¼ t pepper
¼ cup white wine
⅓ cup whipping cream
1 T lemon juice
¼ cup grated Parmesan
¼ cup basil chiffonade
¼ cup chopped parsley
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add carrots. Boil for 3 minutes and strain out with a slotted spoon. Add pasta and cook until done.
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add squash and sauté for 3 minutes. Add carrots, garlic, peas, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in wine, cream, and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute. Add pasta and cheese, stirring to incorporate. Remove from heat and add herbs.
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