Fettucini Primavera
From: Paulette, Saint-Leonard, Quebec, Canada
Comments: The vegetables must be fresh for this recipe to be a success; if fresh asparagus and string beans are not available, add small broccoli florets and sugar peas.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] fettucini or linguini, hot boiled and drained
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 peeled carrot, into thin strips
  • 1 zucchini, into thin strips
  • 1/2 sweet red pepper, membranes removed and seeded, into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] string beans, into 1-inch [2.5-cm] pieces
  • A few asparagus tips
  • 3 canned artichoke hearts, sliced
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] small peas
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons [45 g] butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
  • Heat oil until hot; melt chopped onion over low heat.
  • Add carrot, zucchini and sweet red pepper strips, string bean pieces, asparagus tips and artichoke heart slices.
  • Pour in dry white wine or chicken broth and leave to simmer for 7 minutes mixing in small peas, chopped parsley and green onions towards the end of cooking time.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix with pasta, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.