Lemon Pasta Primavera and Baguette With Italian Butter
Total Time - 30 minutes / Makes 4 Servings
Cooking Sequence
Prepare pasta through step 6 - 15 minutes
Prepare Italian butter; complete pasta and serve - 15 minutes
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Lemon Pasta Primavera
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini
1 medium tomato
3 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon garlic butter
1 pound steak topper vegetables (contains fresh pre-sliced mushrooms, onions and red/green bell peppers)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated angel hair pasta
1/2 cup lemon butter dill sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Steps
1. Fill large saucepan 1/2 full of water. Cover and bring to a boil on high heat for pasta.
2. Wash zucchini and tomato. Slice ends off zucchini and cut into bite-size pieces. Slice tomato into bite-size pieces.
3. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high for 2-3 minutes.
4. Wash basil and remove any tough stems. Chop finely to measure 2 tablespoons.
5. Place butter in pan and swirl to coat. Add steak toppers, salt and pepper. Cook 4-6 minutes, or until onions begin to brown, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in zucchini and tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir pasta into boiling water. Boil 3 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
8. Stir basil, dill sauce and lemon juice into vegetables. Cook 3 minutes to blend flavors.
9. Drain pasta and return to pan. Add vegetable mixture to pasta and toss to mix. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Baguette With Italian Butter
Ingredients
3 fresh basil leaves
3 fresh parsley sprigs
1 clove fresh garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
1 Bakery baguette (sliced)
Steps
1. Wash herbs and pat dry. Remove any tough stems and place in food processor or blender.
2. Add garlic, salt and pepper. Chop 25 seconds, or until coarsely chopped.
3. Add olive oil and pulse until mixed. Serve with sliced bread.
Nutritional Information
Calories 846kcal; Fat 35g; Cholesterol 7mg; Carbohydrate 79g; Fiber 6g; Protein 15g; Sodium 735mg
Daily Values: Vitamin A 16%; Vitamin C 101%; Calcium 7%; Iron 17%
Utensils & Cookware
- large saucepan with lid
- large sauté pan
- food processor or blender
- cooking spoon
- colander
- knife and cutting board
- measuring utensils
Aprons Advice
For a delicious garlic bread, spread the Italian butter on the bread. Wrap in foil and heat 10 minutes at 350°F.