Pasta Primavera - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 c. snow peas or 1 c. small peas
1 c. sliced zucchini
8 asparagus stalks, sliced (when available)
4 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/3 c. pine nuts
3/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
2 (9 oz.) pkg. fresh linguine
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
4 Tbsp. butter
1/3 c. chopped fresh basil (when available)

Preparation

Pour boiling water over the four vegetables.
Let stand 4 minutes.
Rinse under cold water and set aside.
In 2 tablespoons oil, saute tomatoes, 1 teaspoon garlic, parsley, salt and pepper for 3 minutes.
Set aside and keep warm.