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Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 –5 cups fresh green vegetables cut into bite-sized pieces (I used green beans, snap peas, asparagus, and broccoli)
  • 1 pound spaghetti or angel hair
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup pasta cooking water
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 3 large lemons zested and juiced
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the vegetables and cook them for about 1 minute, then strain and cover with cold water and stir. Drain again and leave to drip dry.
  • Using the same large pot, cook and drain your pasta, then set aside. (Don’t forget to reserve the pasta water.)
  • Using the same pot again, place over medium heat and add the oil and butter. Once they’ve melted, add the shallots and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the pasta water and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the cream, veggies, and pasta. Toss gently to combine. Then turn off the heat and let cool for a couple minutes before adding the lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine again and serve immediately. This pasta pairs beautifully with seared salmon and a glass of Sancerre!