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Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 12 oz.spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup(or more) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1large zucchini, sliced into 1/2″ half-moons
  • 1bunch asparagus, trimmed, quartered crosswise
  • 1/2red onion, sliced into 1/4″ half-moons
  • 2small leeks, cut into 1/2″ half-moons
  • 1red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
  • 5cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cupgrape tomatoes
  • 3/4 cupheavy cream
  • 1/3 cupfrozen peas, thawed
  • 2 oz.Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving
  • Lemon zest and juice from 1 small lemon (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper

    1. Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just under al dente according to package directions, 6 to 7 minutes. Reserve 1 1/2 to 2 cups pasta water.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 cup oil. Cook zucchini, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften and turn lightly golden but still vibrant green, 3 to 4 minutes; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add asparagus, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring often, until asparagus is vibrant green and softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate.
    3. Step 3Reduce heat to medium. Coat skillet with 1 to 2 tablespoons oil, if needed. Add onions and leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to wilt and caramelize, about 5 minutes; season with 1 teaspoon salt. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring and reducing heat if onions and leeks start to char, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
    4. Step 4Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomatoes, cream, peas, and reserved 1/2 cup pasta water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are tender and beginning to burst, 2 to 3 minutes. Add spaghetti, reserved zucchini and asparagus, Parmesan, and a splash of pasta water and cook, tossing to combine and adding more pasta water as needed, until sauce is glossy and cheese is melted.
    5. Step 5Stir in lemon zest and juice (if using); season with pepper.