Celebrating Spring

We had a beautiful Easter weekend.  We enjoyed celebrating our Savior.  We went to church and then went to Granny and Papa's house to celebrate.  It was great.

I wanted a "nice" Easter picture of my kids, this is as "nice" as they get.  I just love them.

 I say this about every season, but I just love the spring.  I love to see the world come back to life, I love the cool breezes, and the lovely spring rain.  In honor of spring I made one of my favorite comfort foods, pasta primavera.  It translates to spring pasta and not only is it delicious, you can make it a dozen different ways with whatever veggies you have on hand.  Here's how I did mine.

Saute some onion and garlic in a combo of oil and butter.  Cook until just soft, not browned

I had some asparagus so I chopped it up to be about the same size as the pasta.  I used elbow macaroni because that's what I had. 

 Saute the asparagus just until it's bright green, a couple of minutes.  Add some flour to make a rue

 

 Pour in a couple of cups of chicken broth

 After that bubbled for a bit I added a combo of pecorino romano and parmesan cheese.  Also added some baby peas.

 Stir in the pasta and serve!

It is so delicious!  You can add peppers, leeks, carrots, whatever you want.  It is just like spring on a plate. (Yes we used paper plates, we were all feeling lazy).  Here's the recipe

 

 

Pasta Primavera

 

1 1/2 lbs pasta, cooked al dente

2 TBSP butter

1 TBSP olive oil 

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 bunches asparagus, cut to match pasta size

3 TBSP flour

2 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup shredded pecorino romano cheese

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup frozen peas

salt and pepper

 

In large pan melt butter into the olive oil until foaming subsides.  Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent.  Add asparagus and saute just until asparagus is bright green, about 2 mins.  Stir in flour and cook for another minute.  Add chicken broth, stirring constantly.  Bring up to a simmer to thicken.  Once thickened turn heat to low and add in cheeses and peas.  Stir until cheeses are melted.  Add in pasta and serve with lots of pepper and a sprinkle of paremsan.