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my favorites all in one: spring greens pasta

5/10/2015

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Spring Greens Pasta | www.thealiconklin.com
     Asparagus, zucchini and spinach are some of my absolute favorite vegetables. Given the opportunity I would eat them with every meal! Luckily, they pair very well together. One of the easiest ways to eat them all at once is to throw them into a pasta. Make it a little spicy, a little acidic, and a little salty and you've got the perfect spring greens pasta.
Spring Greens Pasta | www.thealiconklin.com
     This pasta is so filling - it is perfect for lunch to get you through until dinner. Or for a dinner that makes you too full to be tempted into dessert! As much as I love dessert, I don't always need the extra dose of sugar before bed.

     This pasta lets you indulge in yummy pasta carbs without making you feel totally guilty. After all, there are plenty of greens in the mix, too! Enjoy it served warm or cold - it's equally delicious.
Spring Greens Pasta | www.thealiconklin.com
Spring Greens Pasta
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3-4 people

You Will Need:
  • 1/2 lb linguine, broke in half
  • 1/2 large zucchini, sliced thin medallions
  • 1 1/2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 1 cup packed chopped spinach
  • 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 5 TBS salted butter
  • 3 TBS white wine vinegar
  • 2 TBS scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • grated parmesan, for serving

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, draining when finished but reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil and garlic in a large saute pan on medium-low heat for about 30 seconds until fragrant. 
  3. Add asparagus and zucchini to pan. Toss occasionally, once every minute or so, letting cook for 4 minutes. 
  4. Add salt and red pepper flakes and toss again, letting cook for an additional minute.
  5. Add spinach and 1 TBS white wine vinegar, tossing occasionally until spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. When pasta is ready, add to the pan along with butter and stir to coat. Add the other 2 TBS white wine vinegar.
  7. Add the reserved pasta cooking liquid, scallions, and thyme, tossing to coat and let cook for just 1 more minute.
  8. To serve, sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.



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    Ali is a Brooklyn based blogger and Certified Health Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, providing you with recipes to inspire you to cook more at home! She is a firm believer in knowing that eating healthy can be made easy and inexpensive if you simply know how to cook and understands that for the average person there needs to be balance between "healthy" and "unhealthy". Whether you are looking for easy weeknight recipes, delicious snacks, or want to try something new, Ali's recipes are easy to follow at all skill levels! For more info about Ali and her offerings, check out the About page.

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