Cool and Light Pasta and Herbs

Name: Cool and Light Pasta and Herbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with herbs; 3 scallions (green onions), chopped; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.75 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

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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.

Recipe by Thibideaux

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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 (Optional)
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with herbs
3 scallions (green onions), chopped (Optional)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions

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 (per serving)

609	Calories
16g	Fat
96g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 609
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 811mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 96g	35%
Dietary Fiber 10g	34%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 33mg	166%
Calcium 129mg	10%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 649mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.