Pasta Primavera - BC Dairy

For BC dairy farmers

For health professionals

School or Educator

Equipment

cutting board and knife
measuring cups and spoons
large pot to boil pasta
large sauté pan
colander
wooden spoon
large bowl or platter for serving

Ingredients

6 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1/2 lb (225 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
5 green onions, finely sliced
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
2 c (500 mL) mushrooms, sliced
1 lb (45 g) baby spinach
1 lb (450 g) linguini
2 tbsp (30 mL) chicken stock (or use pasta water)
2/3 c (125 mL) yogurt
3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter in large sauté pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and onions and cook until barely tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat, toss in spinach and combine. Cover pot to allow the residual heat to wilt the spinach. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside in a bowl when the spinach has wilted.
Drop linguini into the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain.
In the large sauté pan, add 4 tbsp of butter. When it melts, add the chicken stock, cheese and yogurt. Heat and stir until smooth. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat the linguine with the sauce. Return the cooked vegetables to the pan and toss to combine well. Turn the mixture into a large bowl or platter for serving.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

White bowl of pasta prima vera