Name: Pasta primavera
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram penne pasta; 200 gram baby carrots, quartered lengthways; 350 gram asparagus, trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths; 150 gram snow peas, trimmed, halved; 1 cup (120g) frozen peas; 4 green onions, sliced thinly; 2 egg tomatoes (150g), seeded, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh lemon thyme; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Pasta primavera

What better way to enjoy the delights of fresh spring vegetables than this pasta primavera with its tangy herb and mustard dressing. Store leftovers in a tupperware container for a delicious and healthy lunch the next day.

Ingredients

375 gram penne pasta

200 gram baby carrots, quartered lengthways

350 gram asparagus, trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths

150 gram snow peas, trimmed, halved

1 cup (120g) frozen peas

4 green onions, sliced thinly

2 egg tomatoes (150g), seeded, chopped finely

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon water

2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh lemon thyme

1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.

2.Meanwhile, boil, steam or microwave carrot, asparagus and peas, separately, until tender; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.

3.For the lemon thyme and mustard dressing, place ingredients in screw-top jar; shake well.

4.Place pasta and vegetables in large bowl with onion, tomato and dressing; toss gently.

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