How to Make Cool and Light Pasta and Herbs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a refreshing and satisfying summer dish, look no further than this cool and light pasta and herbs recipe. This dish is the perfect way to enjoy a delicious meal without feeling weighed down on a hot day. Packed with fresh herbs and zesty flavors, it's sure to become a favorite in your summer recipe repertoire.

This pasta dish is not only delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying me...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
  • 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with herbs
  • 3 scallions (green onions), chopped (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While fettuccini is boiling, place asparagus and peas into a steamer insert and place insert over the pot of fettuccine. Steam vegetables until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove steamer insert and drain fettuccine.
  • Combine fettuccine, asparagus, peas, basil, mint, parsley, feta cheese, scallions, and olive oil together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    609 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 811mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 96g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 129mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 649mg