Fusilli With Sugar Snap Peas And Carrots Recipes

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook as the label directs. Add the sugar snap peas and/or broccoli, carrots and bell pepper to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the tomatoes begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water. Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and vegetables. Add the mint, parmesan and half the goat cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt.
• Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with the remaining goat cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

CARROTS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 2 minutes. Add the broth, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 2-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. , Add peas and cumin. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender.

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook as the label directs. Add the sugar snap peas and/or broccoli, carrots and bell pepper to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the tomatoes begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water. Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and vegetables. Add the mint, parmesan and half the goat cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt.
• Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with the remaining goat cheese and drizzle with olive oil. Per serving: Calories 638; Fat 27 g (Saturated 10 g); Cholesterol 33 mg; Sodium 841 mg; Carbohydrate 77 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 24 g

CARROTS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 2 minutes.
• Add the broth, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook for 2-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
• Add peas and cumin.
• Cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender.

GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS WITH FRESH MINT

Steps:

• Trim off and discard the tips of the peas.
• Scrape and trim the carrots. Cut the carrots into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut the pieces lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (batons) about 1/4 inch wide. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
• Bring enough water to a boil in a saucepan to cover the peas and carrots when added. Add the vegetables and cook about 4 minutes, or until they are crisp tender. Drain immediately.
• Return the peas and carrots to the saucepan. Add the butter, mint, salt and pepper. Stir and blend well. Serve immediately.

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Add carrots; return to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, adding sugar snap peas during last 5 minutes of cooking, until carrots are tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Stir in marmalade, seasoned salt, ginger and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until marmalade is melted and vegetables are glazed.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND CARROT SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Add sugar snap peas and carrot, saute 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Remove from heat, stir in remaining ingredients.

QUICK-BRAISED FRESH CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts and the pan is hot, add carrots and toss well. Spread the carrots out into a single layer and season with salt.
• Add broth and cover, reducing heat to a low simmer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, depending on the thickness of your carrots.
• Uncover and add garlic and snap peas on top of carrots. Cover and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Uncover and turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook until all of the liquid cooks off and season again with salt to taste.
• Remove from heat and top with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil (if using).
• Serve and enjoy!

FUSILLI WITH CARROTS, PEAS, AND MINT

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the bread crumbs in 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until they are golden and crisp and transfer them to a small bowl. In the skillet cook the shallot in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the peas and the broth, and simmer the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, simmer the mixture, for 2 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender, and stir in the cream and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the mixture until the liquid is reduced by about one fourth, remove the sauce from the heat, and keep it warm. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the fusilli until it is al dente, drain it well, and in a bowl toss it with the sauce, half of the bread crumbs, and the mint. Divide the fusilli between 2 soup bowls and top it with the remaining bread crumbs.

BUTTERED SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a large straight-sided skillet, bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer over medium. Add carrots, cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add snap peas, cover, and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add butter and cook, stirring, until butter melts and coats vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, sprinkle with chives.

FUSILLI WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Combine all sauce ingredients in a heavy large pot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 3 cups, stirring occasionaly, about 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Cool and keep chilled. Bring large pot of water to boil. Add peas; cook until just crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Remove peas, cool and drain. Add carrots to pot and oook until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain. Cook pasta in same bot until tender but firm. Rinse with cold water. Chill pasta and vegatables. Toss with sauce before serving.