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elaine's easy fresh tasting pasta primavera

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Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
@BreadandSoupLady
Vancouver, BC

Primavera means Spring. This fresh tasting dish is especially welcome in the warmer seasons, but my family likes it year 'round. My daughter always asked for it for her birthday in July. Use a variety of vegetables, may be a good time to check your vegetable keeper for leftover bits.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For elaine's easy fresh tasting pasta primavera

  • 1 c
    dry small pasta (macaroni, fettuccine, etc
  • Lots
    salted boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    white flour
  • 2 c
    half and half or milk*
  • 1/2 tsp
    herbs of your choice
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder (optional)
  • **2-3 c
    chopped vegetables (your choice)
  • to taste
    salt and pepper
  • *COULD USE DILUTED EVAPORATED MILK (NOT CONDENSED MILK)
  • **I USE A COMBINATION OF ONIONS (ALWAYS), CELERY, CARROTS, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, MUSHROOMS, ZUCCHINI OR SUMMER SQUASH

How To Make elaine's easy fresh tasting pasta primavera

  • 1
    Prep your vegetables by chopping them into similar size bites. Use whatever vegetables you like but always onions.
  • 2
    Cook the pasta to al dente in the salted, boiling water. Probably 8-10 minutes.
  • 3
    While the pasta is cooking stir fry the vegetables lightly in some olive oil. Start with the onions then add the rest of the vegetables, herbs and garlic. Season and cook to consistency you prefer. I like the vegetables slightly undercooked.
  • 4
    In a sauce pot make a roux with the butter and flour. Add milk slowly and stir to make a white sauce. Simmer for a couple of minutes to cook the flour.
  • 5
    Add the white sauce to the cooked vegetables.
  • 6
    Drain the pasta and add it to the vegetables mixture and stir. Serve and garnish with chopped chives or parsley if you like.
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