Rigatoni Primavera

• shelled fresh peas↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗

  for pasta

• rigatoni pasta↗1 lb
• oil3 tablespoons
• garlic↗1 clove

  finely chopped

• scallion↗1

  trimmed and chopped

• carrot↗1⁄2 cup

  peeled and chopped

• zucchini1

  washed,seeded,and diced

• fresh tomatoes↗2

  blanched,skinned,seeded,and chopped

• parmesan cheese↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Simmer peas for 3 minutes in boiling water and drain.

2. 2

   Cook pasta in slightly salted water until it is al dente.

3. 3

   While pasta is cooking, heat 3 T oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Sauté garlic, scallion, carrot, and zucchini for about 5 minutes until soft but not mushy.

5. 5

   Add tomato and cook another 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Combine vegetable mixture, peas, and pasta.

7. 7

   Serve immediately, topped with parmesan cheese.