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Pasta Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
• 2  cups  green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
• 2  cups  broccoli florets
• 1/2  cup  (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 2 ounces)
• 6  ounces  uncooked fettuccine
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  teaspoons  minced fresh garlic
• 1/8  teaspoon  crushed red pepper
• 1/2  cup  fresh or frozen green peas
• 1  cup  grape tomatoes, halved
• 2/3  cup  half-and-half
• 1  teaspoon  cornstarch
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions:
Directions:
Cook green beans in boiling water 1 minute. Add broccoli and asparagus; cook 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from pan with a slotted spoon; place in a large bowl. Return water to a boil. Add pasta; cook 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and add to vegetable mixture.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup onion, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper; sauté 3 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Add peas, and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes. Combine half-and-half and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. Reduce heat to medium. Add half-and-half mixture and salt to pan; cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil and cheese. Serve immediately.

 

 

 

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