Pasta Primavera (Springtime Noodles)
Pasta Primavera - a flavorful springtime noodle dish loaded with all the lovely and nutritious vegetables that scream Spring is here. The creamy, cheesy sauce brings this over the top! Great pasta dish for spring and summer lunch or evening!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 pieces of bacon, chopped
- 8 oz (1/2 lb) Asparagus diagonally sliced into 1-inch lengths (snap off the fibrous part first)
- 8 oz (1/2 lb) Mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium-size Carrot or about 10 baby carrots sliced thin and diagonally
- 1 medium-size zucchini, halved then sliced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 3 green onions, sliced into 1-inch lengths
- 1/2 cup
green peas 2 Tablespoons,
- a bunch fresh Basil, chopped
- 10-12 oz Spaghetti
- 1-2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Bleu Cheese, crumbled
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the water as you are preparing the veggies. Once boiling, cook the spaghetti according to package directions or until al dente.
- In a large frying pan, add the oil, garlic, and bacon. Let the bacon render its fat.
- While waiting for the Bacon to brown, prepare the sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan using medium heat. Pour in the milk and add the cheese and stir well until they all come together and no more lumps appear. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- When the bacon has browned a bit, add the asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini. Season with a little salt and pepper. Saute for about 3-4 minutes. Cover and let cook for another minute to soften the veggies.
- Add the rest of the vegetables (green onions, green peas, and basil) and also the Cheese Sauce. Increase the heat a little and cook until it begins to boil. You may add 1-2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese to thicken it. Check the seasoning and correct it if necessary.
- Mix the sauce with the pasta. Place in a serving bowl, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately with extra parmesan on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2424IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 2mg
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