Antoinette Lordo's Pasta Primavera

A family favorite!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Antoinette Lordo

This grandma shares on of her family's favorite dishes!

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step 1

ingredients 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil

instructions Use a large frying skillet and heat 1/4 cup olive oil over a medium flame.
step 2

ingredients 1 Small onion (diced)
3 Cloves garlic (crushed then diced)

instructions Add onions cook for approximately 2 minutes. Then add garlic and stir.
step 3

ingredients 2 Large Zucchini (cut in cubes)
2 Large all purpose potatoes (peeled and cubed)

instructions When the mixture is a light golden brown add zucchini and potatoes. Cook and stir for approximately 5 minutes.
step 4

ingredients 1 cup Chicken broth
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste

instructions Add broth, cover the skillet and let cook until it starts to boil then lower heat. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
step 5

ingredients 1 cup Fresh or frozen peas

instructions Add peas cook 5 more minutes.
step 6

ingredients 1 pound Pasta Shells (cooked 2 minutes less than package directions)
1/2 cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Fresh basil (for garnish)
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste

instructions Put pasta thats been cooked in a large serving bowl, pour remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, add zucchini mixture, toss and then add cheese and fresh basil. If needed add some of the reserved pasta water.
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