pasta primavera gregory
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A light and lovely tangle of pasta and fresh veggies. Serve this as a first course or a light main course.
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6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound green fettuccine
- 1/2 pound regular egg fettuccine
- 1/3 cup best quality olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3/4 pound snow peas
- 1/3 pound sugar snap peas
- 3/4 pound sliced prosciutto, cut into coarse julienne
- 2 - ripe plum tomatoes,quartered
- 2 - red bell peppers,stemmed,seeded, and cut into fine julienne
- 8 - scallions,well rinsed,trimmed,cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup snipped chives,basil or other fresh herbs
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or to taste
- 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1 cup imported black olives (any kind)
- - grated zest of 1 orange,lemon or lime
How To Make pasta primavera gregory
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Step 1Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in all the fettuccine. Cook until tender but still firm, and drain immediately. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil and chopped onion, and toss gently to combine. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
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Step 2Bring another 4 quarts salted water to a boil. Add the snow peas and sugar snap peas. Cook 1 minute,drain and plunge the peas immediately into a large bowl of ice water. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain the peas and pat thoroughly dry.
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Step 3Add the peas to the pasta in the mixing bowl along with the prosciutto,tomatoes, bell peppers,scallions and chives or herbs. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle on the raspberry vinegar, and toss gently.
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Step 4Toss the pasta and vegetables with the grated cheese, taste and correct the seasoning. Arrange the pasta on a large serving platter. Scatter the olives and citrus zest over the pasta and serve at room temperature.
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