Pasta Verde

Name: Pasta Verde
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons white wine or sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound gemelli or other short pasta; 1 sweet onion, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 8 ounces snap peas, tough strings removed; 3 ounces baby spinach (or 1 bunch regular spinach, stems trimmed and leaves coarsely chopped); 1 small bunch scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into very thin strips

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons white wine or sherry vinegar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound gemelli or other short pasta
1 sweet onion, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick
2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick
8 ounces snap peas, tough strings removed
3 ounces baby spinach (or 1 bunch regular spinach, stems trimmed and leaves coarsely chopped)
1 small bunch scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into very thin strips

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard and vinegar.
2

While whisking, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup oil until emulsified.
3

Season with salt and pepper.
4

Set aside.
5

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions, about 8 minutes.
6

Drain; return to pot.
7

Set aside.
8

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9

Add the onion; cook until just softened, about 4 minutes.
10

Add the zucchini; cook, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes.
11

Add the snap peas and spinach; cook, stirring, until bright green, about 2 minutes.
12

Remove from heat; stir in the scallions and basil.
13

Add to the pasta along with the vinaigrette; toss.
14

Serve warm or at room temperature.