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Pasta Primavera Pronto

3.7

(16)

Packed with springtime vegetables, this meal is a quick fix for the winter blues.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (1-lb) bag frozen broccoli florets
10 oz frozen cut haricots verts or green beans
1 cup frozen shelled edamame or baby lima beans (5 ounces)
1 lb dried fettuccine
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup frozen chopped onions (3 ounces)
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (1/2 pound), halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Accompaniment: finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a 6-quart pot of salted water to a boil. Add frozen broccoli, haricots verts, and edamame and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer vegetables with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, then drain in a colander.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Transfer oil with garlic and red pepper to a cup. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet and cook onions, stirring, until softened and pale golden, about 3 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add boiled vegetables and tomatoes and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add butter and cheese and stir until combined. Put fettuccine in a deep serving dish and toss with vegetable mixture and garlic oil.

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