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Pasta Primavera

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“Primavera” [pree-muh-VEHR-uh] is Italian for “spring style”. With Spring here enjoy this pasta dish hot or cold and use any veggies you have on hand!

Ingredients

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 box penne or any short pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1-2 cups of Mustard Greens, stems removed and chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • ½ cup mushrooms
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced into half circles
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
  • Italian seasoning, optional to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. 2 minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas.
  2. Drain the pasta and peas and set aside.
  3. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add in the olive oil.
  4. Add the onions and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the squash, mushrooms, carrots, and mustard greens. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add all ingredients to a bowl and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice.
  7. Mix well and top with cheese.
  8. Serve warm or cold and enjoy!

Source: cooking.nytimes.com

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