Pasta Primavera
A classic, creamy spring pasta dish featuring a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables like asparagus, broccolini, and peas, finished with parmesan and toasted pine nuts.
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Preparation
- 1 Step 1
Cut the broccolini florets in half lengthwise and slice the stems diagonally into 2.5 cm pieces.
- 2 Step 2
Remove strings from snow peas and slice them diagonally into 1 cm wide strips.
- 3 Step 3
Snap woody ends off asparagus, cut off tips, and slice the stems diagonally into 2.5 cm lengths.
- 4 Step 4
Melt 75 g butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 5 Step 5
Stir in 240 ml heavy cream and 50 g grated Parmigiano reggiano. Simmer gently until cheese melts, then remove from heat.
- 6 Step 6
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook 300 g linguine for 1 minute less than package instructions.
- 7 Step 7
Scoop out 80 ml pasta water, then drain the linguine.
- 8 Step 8
Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and sauté 150 g sliced mushrooms for 4 minutes until golden.
Timer · 4 min - 9 Step 9
Remove mushrooms from the skillet and set aside.
- 10 Step 10
Heat remaining olive oil in the same skillet. Sauté broccolini, snow peas, and asparagus for 2 minutes.
Timer · 2 min - 11 Step 11
Add 100 g sliced zucchini, 10 cherry tomatoes, 150 g green peas, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.
Timer · 3 min - 12 Step 12
Return the mushrooms to the skillet, toss everything together, and remove from heat.
- 13 Step 13
Return cooked pasta to the pot. Add the vegetables, cream sauce, and 80 ml pasta water.
- 14 Step 14
Toss over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
Timer · 2 min - 15 Step 15
Serve topped with fresh basil and 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts.
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