ROD 8/3/2006 National Park Day Picnic Pa
Source of Recipe
Marla
Recipe Introduction
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List of Ingredients
ROD 8/3/2006 National Park Day Picnic Pasta Primavera
Picnic Pasta Primavera
“Primavera” means spring. Asparagus and spinach are just two of the vegetables to add their springtime nourishment to this great dish.
1 pound pasta shapes, such as tricolor rotelle or penne
1 small bunch broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup asparagus tips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup fresh spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
3/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
3/4 cup peas, fresh or frozen
Garlic Cream Sauce
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
Recipe
1. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions.
2. Lightly steam the broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower until crisp-tender, just a few minutes.
3. Combine pasta, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, bell pepper, and peas in a large bowl.
4. To make the Garlic Cream Sauce, mix the garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the oil until the mixture is thick. Blend in the heavy cream and pour this sauce over the pasta and vegetables. Toss well to combine.
5. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Serves 8 to 10
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