Pasta primavera with mint

4 servings

25 minutes

Mint pasta primavera is the embodiment of spring freshness and lightness in one dish. Originating from European cuisine, this recipe combines vibrant vegetables, aromatic herbs, and the delicate texture of tagliatelle pasta. Butter infused with parsley, green onions, and mint adds refined softness to the sauce, while lemon zest and juice provide a light tanginess. Crunchy zucchini, fresh peas, and beans make the dish rich and nutritious. It’s the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy the harmonious flavor of natural ingredients highlighted by subtle spicy notes. Serving with basil and black pepper completes the picture, creating a true gastronomic masterpiece that can be served as a standalone dish or an accompaniment to light summer dinners.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 907.4
• Proteins: 47.5g
• Fats: 22.2g
• Carbohydrates: 132.8g

Ingredients

• Butter: 85 g
• Chopped parsley: 1.5 tbsp
• Mint: 1.5 tbsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Peas: 400 g
• Green peas: 200 g
• Zucchini: 200 g
• Green beans: 200 g
• Tagliatelle pasta: 400 g
• Olive oil: to taste
• Lemon zest: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Basil leaves: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Melt the butter with parsley, green onions, and mint and set aside in a warm place. Prepare all the vegetables: shell the peas, wash the carrots, and slice the zucchini and green beans thinly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 85 g
   • Chopped parsley: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Mint: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Peas: 400 g
   • Green peas: 200 g
   • Zucchini: 200 g
   • Green beans: 200 g

2. Bring water to a boil in two pots (one for vegetables, the other for pasta). Slightly salt the water in one, add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions for 10-12 minutes. While the pasta cooks, add carrots to the other pot and boil for 2 minutes. Then add peas, beans, and zucchini, and continue boiling for 3 minutes. Drain the water from the vegetables and pasta. Continue cooking the pasta in the pot, adding some olive oil, lemon zest, and juice. Also stir the vegetables in the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tagliatelle pasta: 400 g
   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Peas: 400 g
   • Green peas: 200 g
   • Zucchini: 200 g
   • Green beans: 200 g
   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Basil leaves:  to taste

3. Place the pasta on plates, sprinkle with black pepper, and top with vegetables. Add basil leaves to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Basil leaves:  to taste