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"Pasta" Primavera

Makes 5 cups

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"Pasta" Primavera

Makes 5 cups

Zucchini stands in for pasta in this bright, veggie-loaded dish.

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):Calories 149 (55% from fat)
carb. 9g
pro. 9g
fat 10g sat. fat 7g
chol. 29mg
sod. 546mg
calc. 249mg fiber 3g
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Ingredients

  • ½ small leek, light green and white parts only, sliced lengthwise with root end intact
  • 3 medium zucchini, about 1½ pounds, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, trimmed
  • 3 ounces Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons mint leaves, torn
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Assemble the Cuisinart® PrepExpress™ with the Slice/Ribbon Cone and Angled Feed Tube. Slice the leek. Reserve. Replace the Slice/Ribbon Cone with the 9mm Shred/Spaghetti Cone and shred the zucchini. Replace the 9mm Shred/Spaghetti Cone with the 3.0mm Shred/Spaghetti Cone and shred the carrot. Reserve the shredded zucchini and carrot together. Shred the Parmesan. Reserve.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Once butter melts and starts to foam, add the sliced leek. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, to soften, about 5 minutes. Add shredded zucchini, carrot, Parmesan, peas, salt and pepper. Stir and warm until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the mint and lemon juice.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately.