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Mushroom and Pasta Salad Primavera

Primavera is an Italian phrase meaning “spring style” and in culinary uses refers to fresh vegetables and herbs being added. Substituting broth for some of the oil in the dressing cuts down on fat and calories.

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April 8th, 2012

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Servings
8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
13 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/3 Cups olive oil
  • 1/3 Cups white wine or white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 Cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 1 Cup snow peas, halved
  • 1 Cup asparagus cut in 1inch pieces
  • 1 Cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 Cups diced red pepper
  • 18 ounces whole small or sliced medium fresh mushrooms
  • 1 Cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 Cups each chopped fresh basil and mint
  • 1/3 Cups grated parmesan cheese (optional)
    • Directions
  • 1.

    In small bowl or measuring cup whisk oil with vinegar and broth, add garlic, set a side to use as dressing.

  • 2.

    Cook pasta according to package directions or just until almost tender, about 10 minutes; add snow peas and asparagus and continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until tender crisp; drain all in a colander and rinse quickly with cold water to cool slightly.

  • 3.

    Transfer to large serving bowl, and pour dressing over all. Add peas, onions, red pepper, mushrooms tomatoes and herbs, tossing to mix well. Serve at room temperature, passing cheese to sprinkle on top if desired. Garnish with fresh basil and mint.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving: 276 calories, 8 g protein, 10 g fat, 39 g carbs, 4 g fibre.  
    Mushroom and Pasta Salad Primavera
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