Creamy BellaVitano Pasta Primavera
March 24, 2025
Rich, creamy pasta loaded with fresh veggies!
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
40 min
Ingredients
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2cups fresh broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
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1cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
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116-ounce package uncooked bucatini or spaghetti pasta
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3bunches ramps or green onions
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4tablespoons butter, cubed and divided
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2tablespoons olive oil
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2medium carrots, peeled and julienned
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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1cup Sartori Original BellaVitano cheese, finely shredded
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
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Sartori Original BellaVitano cheese, shaved, for garnish
Directions
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1
Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Salt water as desired. Add broccoli and peas; cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon.
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2
Bring water back to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup hot pasta water. Wipe out the pan.
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3
Meanwhile, trim the ramps (or green onions). Thinly slice the white portions of the ramps and cut the green portions into 1-inch pieces.
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4
Warm 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add white portions of ramps and carrots. Cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Add broccoli, peas and remaining ramp greens; cook and stir for 1 minute.
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5
Reduce heat to low. Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; cook and toss for 1-2 minutes or until water is slightly reduced. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice and remaining butter.
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6
Remove from the heat. Gradually add Original BellaVitano, tossing well after each addition. Add remaining pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with additional Original BellaVitano.
Tip: Original BellaVitano is a Sartori Master Cheesemaker original cheese that’s won Gold and Super Gold worldwide. It’s rich and creamy with nutty and fruity notes; first, you’ll taste flavors reminiscent of premium Parmesan, and then it finishes with hints of melted butter.