Pasta Primavera

I thought this sounded great so here it is!!!


makes: 6 servings
prep: 20 minutes
cook: 14 minutes



1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

2 sweet orange peppers, cored, seeded & cut into 1/4 inch strips

1 pound spaghetti

3/4 cup half & half

3/4 cup chicken broth

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons olive oil

5 cloves garlic, sliced

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup grated Parmesan

1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped shaved Parmesan, optional

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and green beans; cook 4 mins. Add peppers and cook 1 more min. Scoop veggies with large slotted spoon and place in a colander. Rinse under cold water.

2. Add pasta to boiling water and cook following package direction, about 9 min. Drain; return pot.

3. While pasta is cooking, place Half and Half, chicken broth, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and garlic and cook 30 sec. Add cooked veggies and tomatoes. Cook, stirring a few times, about 1 min, 30 secs. Spoon into pasta pot. Stir grated cheese into the Half and Half mixture. Add to pasta & gently stir in parsley until all ingredients are combined. Allow to stand for 5 mins. Shave Parmesan on top, if desired.

* I have never made this before so tell me how it is. Hope you enjoy!!