INGREDIENTS
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2 cloves garlic, smashed
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature and divided
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1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
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12 ounces dry short pasta, such as penne rigate, fusilli, or orecchiette
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1 medium shallot, minced
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6 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal
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1 small zucchini, diced
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1 cup julienned carrots (about 3 ounces)
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3/4 cup diced orange or yellow bell pepper
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1 1/4 cups Broccolini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 ounces)
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1/2 cup sugar snap peas, strings removed and halved on the diagonal (about 2 ounces)
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1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
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10 cherry tomatoes, halved
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
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Pinch red pepper flakes