COOL AND LIGHT PASTA AND HERBS

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Mixing herbs like mint and basil with asparagus and peas creates a tasty summer dish. This is one of my favorite things to eat on a hot summer day! Goes great with grilled salmon and a glass of crisp Riesling! Chop herbs in a food processor to speed up your preparation time.

Provided by Thibideaux

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fettuccine pasta
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with herbs
3 scallions (green onions), chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While fettuccini is boiling, place asparagus and peas into a steamer insert and place insert over the pot of fettuccine. Steam vegetables until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove steamer insert and drain fettuccine.
  • Combine fettuccine, asparagus, peas, basil, mint, parsley, feta cheese, scallions, and olive oil together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.5 calories, Carbohydrate 96.3 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 810.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Vikky Igbins
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This looks delicious!


Hshsh hhH
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Can't wait to try this!


Michell Pollah
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This recipe is a keeper!


Ameera Ameera
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Bala
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Yum!


Keshar Chand
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Farjahan Trisha
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the herbs add a nice touch.


Raj Put
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I had a bunch of basil, oregano, and thyme that I needed to use up and this recipe was the perfect way to do it.


Dademoh Faoziyat
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


Frank Barrin
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, with a nice balance of flavors. I especially love the addition of fresh herbs.


Shabid Abas
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I had all the ingredients on hand and it came together in no time. The result was a delicious and healthy meal that my family loved.


BEN OGAR
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This pasta dish is a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. The tangy lemon dressing perfectly complements the al dente pasta, while the fresh herbs add a vibrant burst of aroma and flavor. I highly recommend this recipe for a light an