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Picnic Pasta Primavera

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

1 pound Pasta Shapes, such as tricolor rotelle or penne
1 small bunch Broccoli Florets, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup Asparagus Tips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup Cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup Fresh Spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
3/4 cup Red Bell Pepper, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
3/4 cup Peas, fresh or frozen

Garlic Cream Sauce:
1 or 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Heavy Cream

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions.

Lightly steam the broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower until crisp-tender, just a few minutes.

Combine pasta, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, bell pepper, and peas in a large bowl.

To make the Garlic Cream Sauce, mix the garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the oil until the mixture is thick. Blend in the heavy cream and pour this sauce over the pasta and vegetables. Toss well to combine.

Chill for at least 1 hour.