PASTA PRIMAVERA REVISTED (April 12th, 2011)

PASTA PRIMAVERA

This is one of our top 5 pasta dishes ever. I guarantee that if you try it, it will be yours as well. Serve with a green salad and some crusty bread.

1 cup whipping cream

1/2 lb. fresh snow pea pods, trimmed

1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 sweet red pepper, cut into julienne strips

1 small yellow squash, thinly sliced

1 cup small broccoli florets

3 Tbsp. melted butter

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1 (16oz.) pkg. linguine

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat whipping cream in a small saucepan over low heat until warm Set aside.

Saute vegetables in butter and oil in a large skillet until almost crisp-tender.

Add cream, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain well. Place on a large serving platter. Top with vegetable mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper, toss gently. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4 to 6

"Life is a combination of magic and pasta."~Federico Fellini