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ASPARAGUS PASTA PRIMAVERA



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There's plenty of fresh herb flavor in this delicious pasta meal that blends asparagus, ham, mushrooms and plum tomatoes. Sometimes I like to use spinach linguine or fettuccine. -William Anatooskin Burnaby, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons each chopped fresh basil, oregano and rosemary
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the asparagus. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, ham, basil, oregano and rosemary. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally., Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through. , Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus mixture and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HEALTHY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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For pasta primavera made easy, try this recipe packed with vegetables including asparagus, mushrooms, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Jill Andersen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups whole grain penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 337.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

UNCLE BILL'S ASPARAGUS PASTA PRIMAVERA



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I developed this recipe several years ago, as I had an abundance of my own home grown asparagus and just had to find new ways of using the asparagus. I submitted this recipe to TASTE OF HOME to see if it would rate. Well, I was awarded a runner-up prize which made me feel real good. It can be found in the April/May, 2004 Taste of Home edition on Page 27, ASPARAGUS PASTA PRIMAVERA. There's plenty of fresh herb flavor in this delicious pasta meal that blends asparagus, ham, mushrooms and plum tomatoes. Sometimes I like to use spinach linguine or fettuccine.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 18m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (regular button mushrooms)
1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the asparagus; cover and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the mushrooms, ham, basil, oregano and rosemary.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions.
  • Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Add asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ASPARAGUS VEGGIE PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Generous servings of this pretty pasta toss from Beverly Little of Marietta, Georgia are sure to fill up your family. Broccoli, peppers, squash and more provide the lively color. "Add a pinch of Parmesan cheese before serving," she recommends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 pound thin fresh asparagus, cut into 3-inch pieces
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cold water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, combine the carrot, onion, peppers, zucchini, summer squash and broccoli. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Add asparagus and mushrooms; cook 5 minutes longer., In a saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth. Add the bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add wine or broth and salt; stir well. Pour over vegetables. Drain pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Add basil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS



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This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 pound sugar snap peas, stems trimmed
1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup fresh English peas
1/4 cup thinly sliced spring onion, white part only (or use shallot)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, more as needed
Black pepper, more as needed
12 ounces fettuccine or tagliatelle, preferably fresh (see recipe)
2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, at room temperature
1/2 cup crème fraîche or whole milk Greek yogurt, at room temperature
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Categories     Mushroom     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Basil     Pine Nut     Asparagus     Green Bean     Pea     Spring     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 oz dried morel mushrooms
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 lb green beans (preferably haricots verts), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Rounded 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pints grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 lb spaghettini (thin spaghetti)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup pine nuts (1 1/2 oz), lightly toasted
Garnish: Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings

Steps:

  • Prepare vegetables:
  • Soak morels in warm water in a small bowl 30 minutes. Lift mushrooms out of water, squeezing excess liquid back into bowl. Pour soaking liquid through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a small bowl and reserve. Rinse morels thoroughly to remove grit, then squeeze dry. Discard any tough stems. Halve small morels lengthwise and quarter larger ones.
  • Cook asparagus and beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, 3 minutes. Add peas and cook until beans and asparagus are just tender, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Immediately transfer vegetables with a large slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, reserving hot water in pot for cooking pasta. Drain cooled vegetables in a colander.
  • Cook 1 teaspoon garlic and a rounded 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in 2 tablespoons oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, just until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add drained vegetables and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Reserve skillet.
  • Cook tomatoes:
  • Cut half of tomatoes into quarters and halve remainder lengthwise, keeping quarters and halves separate. Cook remaining teaspoon garlic and remaining rounded 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, just until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add quartered tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened, about 3 minutes. Add halved tomatoes, vinegar, and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and halved tomatoes are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Keep tomatoes warm.
  • Cook spaghettini and assemble dish:
  • While tomatoes are cooking, return water in pot to a boil and cook spaghettini until al dente.
  • Drain in a colander. Immediately add butter, cream, zest, and morels to empty pasta pot and simmer gently, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and add pasta, tossing to coat and adding as much of reserved morel soaking liquid as necessary (1/2 to 2/3 cup) to keep pasta well coated. Add green vegetables, parsley, basil, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to taste and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve pasta topped with tomatoes and Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings.

ASPARAGUS-MUSHROOM PRIMAVERA



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Two of my favorite things: Asparagus and mushrooms. Recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens. This makes four servings if all are satisfied with 1 1/2 cups each.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh asparagus spear
8 ounces dried multi-grain linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package fresh button mushrooms, halved
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard woody base of fresh asparagus.
  • Rinse.
  • Bias-slice asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces; set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and black pepper; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add asparagus, mushrooms, chicken broth or wine, and 1/4 t salt.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter.
  • Drain pasta; add pasta to vegetables in skillet.
  • Toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with basil and crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 198.1, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 12.5

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