Pasta Primavera With Gremolata

Name: Pasta Primavera With Gremolata
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, zested; 1 cup (250 mL) parsley leaves; 1 cup (250 mL) arugula; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil; ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt; ⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper; ½ onion; 1 large yellow squash or 2 small; 1 oz. (30 g) fresh Parmesan cheese (½ cup/125 mL grated); 1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds; 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt; ⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper; 8 oz. (250 g) angel hair pasta; 1¾ cups (425 mL) water

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Ready in 25 min

This fresh weeknight meal is on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 lemon, zested
1 cup (250 mL) parsley leaves
1 cup (250 mL) arugula
2 garlic cloves, pressed
3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper

½ onion
1 large yellow squash or 2 small
1 oz. (30 g) fresh Parmesan cheese (½ cup/125 mL grated)
1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper
8 oz. (250 g) angel hair pasta
1¾ cups (425 mL) water

Directions

Juice half of the lemon to measure 2 tbsp (30 mL). Add the lemon zest, juice, and remaining gremolata ingredients to the Manual Food Processor or Electric Twist & Chop and process until the mixture resembles a paste, scraping down the sides as needed.
Slice the onion and squash on the No. 4 thickness of the Rapid-Prep Mandoline. Slice the tomatoes in half with the QuickHalf Tool. Cut the asparagus into thirds.
Heat the oil in the 8-qt. (7.6-L) Stainless Steel Stock Pot or 4.5-qt. (4.3-L) Stainless Steel Saute Pan over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes. Add the onion, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes, or until the veggies are softened, stirring occasionally.
Break the pasta into thirds. Place the pasta and water into the pan and gently mix. Place the asparagus and squash on top of the pasta. Cover with the lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 7–8 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and veggies are cooked.
Add the gremolata and stir to coat. Serve with the grated Parmesan.

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving (1 cup/250 mL): Calories 270, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 5 g, Protein 8 g

Cook's Tips:

To break the pasta into thirds without making a mess, wrap it in a clean, dry towel and twist to break.

Gremolata is an Italian condiment that’s usually made with lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and anchovy. Our version omits the anchovy and adds a subtle peppery note with arugula.