Linguine With Tarragon Vegetables Recipes

SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cut yellow squash and zucchini into thirds lengthwise.
• Cut each third into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Cut red bell pepper into thin strips.
• Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Combine wine, salt, basil, tarragon and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add squash, zucchini, red bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic.
• Stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
• Stir wine mixture and drizzle over vegetables.
• Toss to coat and allow to heat through.
• To serve, toss vegetables with pasta until well mixed.
• Transfer to a large serving platter or a pasta bowl and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• This recipe calls for dried herbs but of course use fresh if you have them.
• This looks great on a big platter with pieces of grilled salmon placed on top and garnished with sprigs of fresh basil.

LINGUINE WITH TARRAGON VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook linguine as directed on package, adding asparagus during last 4 to 6 minutes of cooking time. Cook until linguine and asparagus are tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except cheese.
• Add cooked linguine and asparagus; toss gently to coat. Add cheese; toss to mix.

THREE VEGETABLE PENNE WITH TARRAGON-BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of water to boil for pasta. Salt the water and add pasta to cook to al dente or, with a bite to it. Cut asparagus spears into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Cut zucchini into matchstick shapes. Cut haricots verts or green beans into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Add vegetables to pasta after penne has been cooking about 5 minutes. Cook veggies and pasta together 2 minutes. While pasta cooks, toast pine nuts in a small pan until golden, then cool. Place nuts, basil, tarragon, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, cheese and a little salt and pepper in a food processor. Turn the processor on and stream in the extra-virgin olive oil until thick sauce forms. Scrape pesto into large, shallow serving dish. Add a ladle of hot, starchy pasta water to the pesto. Drain penne and veggies and add immediately to pesto. Toss to coat pasta and vegetables evenly. Adjust salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with extra grated cheese to pass at table.;