SPAGHETTI PRIMAVERA

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

------------------------------SAUTEED TOMATOES------------------------------
4 ts Garlic, finely chopped
3 tb Olive Oil
3 c  Ripe Tomatoes, cubed
6    Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
Or
1 ts Dried Basil
Salt and Pepper

—————————–SAUTEED MUSHROOMS—————————–
2 c Mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 tb Vegetable Oil
1/4 c Parsley, finely chopped
1/2 ts Dried Red Pepper Flakes

—————————–SAUTEED VEGETABLES—————————–
1 1/2 c Zucchini, quartered and
Cut up
1 1/2 c Asparagus, in 1′ pieces
1 1/2 c Green Beans, in 1′ pieces
1 c Broccoli Florets, in small
Bite-size pieces
1/2 c Peas
16 Pea Pods
2 ts Garlic, finely chopped
3 tb Olive Oil

———————————–PASTA———————————–
1 lb Spaghetti

——————————–CREAM SAUCE——————————–
2 tb Unsalted Butter
1/4 c Chicken Broth
1/2 c Dry White Wine
1/4 c Heavy Cream
1/3 c Pine Nuts, toasted
2/3 c Parmesean Cheese, grated

Sauteed Tomatoes: In a medium skillet, saute 2 ts garlic in 3 tb olive oil.
Add tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Sauteed Mushrooms: In another medium skillet, saute mushrooms in 1 tb oil
for 2 minutes. Stir in parsley and red pepper flakes. Mix well and set
aside.
Sauteed Vegetables: In a large pot of boiling water, blanch zucchini,
asparagus, green brans, broccoli, peas and pea pods in seperate batches
until crisp-tender. Plunge vegetables into ice water. Drain. In same large
pot, saute 2 ts garlic in 3 tb olive oil. Add blanched vegetables. Cook,
tossing often, over low heat until heated through.
Pasta: While vegetables are cooking, boil spaghetti in another large pot of
boiling water until al dente. Drain and return spaghetti to pot.
Cream Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk
in chicken broth, wine, and cream until blended. Heat through.
Assembly: Strain tomatoes, reserving juice and pulp seperately. Set aside.
Pour hot cream sauce over spaghetti in pot, tossing to coat. Add half the
sauteed vegetables and tomato juice. Toss over medium-low heat. Add
rmeaining sauteed vegetables, sauteed mushrooms, and pine nuts. Toss until
warmed through. Gradually sprinkle with Parmesean cheese, tossing to mix.
Serve spaghetti in heated bowls. Spoon tomatoes over each serving.

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