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Pasta with spring vegetables (recipes)






Serves 2



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

















Ingredients



400g/14oz mixed spring vegetables of your choice, chopped225g/8oz dried spaghetti1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 shallot or small onion, finely chopped1 lemon, grated zest only110ml/4fl oz dry white wine225ml/8fl oz single creamsmall bunch mixed herbs, finely choppedsalt and freshly ground black pepperextra virgin olive oil, for sweatingparmesan shavings, to serve



Method



1. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. 2. Blanch the vegetables for 2 minutes. Drain and use the water to cook the pasta, adding more if necessary. Cook the pasta according to packet directions.3. Drain and set to one side.4. Sweat the shallot or onion and garlic in a little oil until soft but not coloured. 5. Add the drained vegetables and cook for a couple of minutes. 6. Add the wine, bring to the boil and reduce by about half. 7. Add the cream and lemon zest and bring back to the boil. 8. Add the pasta, stir well and allow to heat through. 9. Add the herbs, season and stir well before serving topped with shavings of parmesan.