Make Pasta Primavera | American Masters: At Home with Jacques Pépin | PBS

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This versatile pasta recipe, adapted from Jacques' friend Ed Giobbi, can be tossed with a salad of any vegetables that are in season. Microwaving the veggies helps this dish come together quickly.

Ingredients:

Salt
8 ounces dried campanelle, bow tie, fusilli or penne pasta
1 cup ½-inch diced zucchini
1 large tomato, diced, about 1½ cups
½ cup frozen or leftover corn
½ sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
1 to 2 garlic cloves, chopped
½ cup pitted olives, coarsely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped chives, plus more for garnish
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus additional as needed
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Method:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's instructions or to your liking. Drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water.

In a large microwavable bowl combine the zucchini, tomato, corn, onion, jalapeño, garlic, olives and chives. Season with salt. Stir in the ¼ cup of cheese and ⅓ cup olive oil and mix well. Heat the mixture in the microwave on high power until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add the drained pasta to the bowl with the vegetables; toss well, adding additional cheese and loosening the mixture with the reserved pasta water, as needed. Spoon into bowls, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with more chives. Serve immediately.

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