Pasta
Pasta
Ingredients/Components
- cream or half and half - 1 c
- salt - 1/4 tsp
- white pepper - 1/8 tsp
- julienned carrots 1 1/2 x 1/4-inch strips - 1/2 c
- julienned zucchini 1 1/2 x 1/4-inch strips - 1/2 c
- tightly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped - 1/2 c
- coarsely chopped natural California pistachios, divided - 3/4 c
- cooked fettucini - 1/2 lb
How to make pasta:
Microwave: Combine cream, basil, salt and pepper in 4-quart glass measure. Place in microwave; cook on medium (50% power) 15 minutes or until mixture is thickened and slightly reduced. Remove from oven. Stir in 1/2 cup pistachios and set aside.Place 2 connected white paper towels on counter. Spoon carrots and zucchini directly over perforation in center. Fold over both sides and the ends to enclose vegetables. Place on microwave-safe plate, perforated side up. Pour 1/4 cup water over towel to moisten. Place in microwave; cook on High 2 minutes. Carefully pull open perforation. Add carrots and zucchini to cream sauce. Spoon over hot cooked pasta and sprinkle with remaining pistachios. Serve immediately. Serves 2.
Recipe categories: Vegetables, Pasta, Main dish.
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