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Instructions
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Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and pinch of salt and sauté until browned and somewhat softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, and add the asparagus and leek. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the asparagus is crisp tender, then add the peas and garlic and cook 30 seconds longer. Place the cooked vegetables in a bowl and set aside.
3
Add the stock or water to the pot and scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the pasta and stir. Bring to a boil, then add the cream. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook at a high simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes depending on the type of pasta used. If the liquid has evaporated and the pasta is not done yet, add up to a 1/2 cup more liquid and continue cooking. Add the vegetables back to pot during the last 30 seconds of cooking to warm them through.
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When the pasta is done, remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest, juice, parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Taste and add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with additional parmesan cheese as desired and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Consistency 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining to adjust your cream sauce thickness—the starch helps emulsify the sauce and coats the pasta perfectly.
- Prep Vegetables by Cook Time ⏱️Cut asparagus and mushrooms smaller than peas and leeks so everything finishes tender simultaneously; this ensures no overcooked or undercooked vegetables in your final dish.
- Bloom Garlic in Oil First 🧄Sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding stock and pasta to build a deeper, more mellow flavor foundation for your entire dish.
- Add Lemon and Basil at the End 🍋Stir in fresh lemon zest and torn basil only after removing from heat to preserve their bright, delicate flavors that define spring pasta primavera.
- Finish with Cold Parmesan and Cream 🧀Remove the pot from heat before stirring in heavy cream and grated Parmesan to prevent the cheese from becoming grainy and the sauce from breaking.
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