Italy · Cereal and Pasta Dishes
Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera is a popular American dish inspired by Italian traditions, created in the 1970s at Le Cirque restaurant in New York City.
Ingredients
- pasta300 g
- olive oil2 tbsp
- garlic3 cloves
- red onion, cut into half rings1
- zucchini1 small
- yellow squash1 small
- red bell pepper1
- yellow or orange bell pepper1
- frozen green peas1 cup
- asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces200 g
- cherry tomatoes200 g
- parmesan1/2 cup
- lemon, juice and zest1
- dried oregano1 tsp
- fresh thyme leaves1 tsp
- salt and black pepperto taste
- fresh basilfor garnish
Method
- 1In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.
- 3Add zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers and asparagus. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until vegetables are soft. Add green peas and cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 4Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the lemon juice and add the lemon zest, dried oregano, fresh thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- 5Sprinkle with grated parmesan and stir until the cheese melts and coats the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.