Pasta Primavera

Fresh vegetables in light cream sauce

Prep: Cook: Serves: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb penne
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup asparagus, cut up
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan
  • ¼ cup basil, torn

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté zucchini and squash in oil until browned, . Set aside.
  3. Add butter, sauté asparagus . Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add wine, reduce by half. Add cream and tomatoes.
  5. Return vegetables with peas. Simmer .
  6. Add pasta and Parmesan. Toss, adding pasta water for consistency.
  7. Stir in basil, season to taste.

Notes

  • Cook each vegetable separately for best doneness.
  • Use whatever vegetables are in season.

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