Description
Jamie Oliver’s Pasta Primavera celebrates spring’s freshest vegetables dancing through al dente noodles. Crisp seasonal produce and delicate herbs create a light, colorful Italian masterpiece that invites you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) tagliatelle pasta or spaghetti or penne
- 350 grams (12.3 ounces) asparagus
- 2 small courgettes (zucchini)
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) pancetta
Protein Components:
- 2 large eggs
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) crème fraîche
- 1 handful freshly grated Parmesan cheese, extra for serving
Seasoning and Herbs:
- ½ lemon
- Olive oil
- ½ bunch fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare a generously sized pot by filling it with water, incorporate a sprinkle of salt, and heat until reaching a rolling boil.
- Utilize a vegetable peeler to transform asparagus and courgettes into delicate, elongated ribbons, setting them aside for subsequent use.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking together farm-fresh eggs, velvety crème fraîche, aged Parmesan cheese, and bright lemon zest. Enhance the mixture with a careful balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Immerse tagliatelle pasta into the bubbling water, following the package’s precise cooking duration of 8-10 minutes (approximately 3-4 cups or 250-300 grams).
- Simultaneously, warm extra virgin olive oil in a separate skillet and sauté pancetta until it transforms into crisp, golden-brown morsels.
- Carefully drain the pasta, reserving approximately 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of the starchy cooking liquid.
- Combine the tender pasta with the crispy pancetta, fragrant mint leaves, delicate vegetable ribbons, and the creamy egg-based sauce.
- If the sauce appears too thick, gradually introduce reserved pasta water to achieve a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves and a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.
Notes
- Seasonal vegetables elevate this pasta from ordinary to extraordinary with their delicate, ribbon-like appearance.
- Crème fraîche transforms the sauce into a luxurious coating that hugs each pasta strand with velvety elegance.
- Fresh mint provides a surprising burst of brightness that cuts through the rich, creamy elements of the dish.
- Saving pasta water is the secret weapon for creating a silky, clingy sauce that brings all ingredients together perfectly.
- Versatile enough for a quick family meal or an impressive impromptu dinner party centerpiece, this recipe adapts to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg