Pasta Primavera Recipe

Pasta Primavera

this traditional dish also works well with the addition of shrimp, chicken or vegetables!

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 package spaghetti, 12 ounces
  • 1⁄2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 each shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cups vegetables, try zucchini,red and orange peppers, cubed
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

  • Prepare pasta following instuctions on package.
  • Heat oil and sauté garlic, onion and shallots first, then assorted vegetables, until hot but still crisp.
  • In a saucepan, heat butter and 1/2 cup cream to just bubbling, constantly stirring.
  • Reduce heat and add remaining cream and cheese a little at a time until reaching a smooth texture. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Drain and toss spaghetti with vegetables and parmesan sauce. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 package spaghetti, 12 ounces
  • 1⁄2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 each shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cups vegetables, try zucchini,red and orange peppers, cubed
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

  • Prepare pasta following instuctions on package.
  • Heat oil and sauté garlic, onion and shallots first, then assorted vegetables, until hot but still crisp.
  • In a saucepan, heat butter and 1/2 cup cream to just bubbling, constantly stirring.
  • Reduce heat and add remaining cream and cheese a little at a time until reaching a smooth texture. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Drain and toss spaghetti with vegetables and parmesan sauce. Serve immediately.