Angel Hair Primavera - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs vegetables, julienne cut*
1 1/2 lbs angel hair pasta
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 tablespoons fresh basil, julienne cut
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 1/2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 sprig fresh parsley, washed (garnish)

Preparation

Heat a large pot of water over a medium heat until water boils. Place vegetables in steamer and steam until cooked al dente.
While vegetables are steaming, cook pasta as per instructions from manufacturer.
Place a large saute pan over a medium heat. Once pan is hot add olive oil and garlic. Gently saute garlic. Add a good quality chicken stock to the pan and bring to the boil.
Strain pasta and vegetables and add to saute pan. Add fresh basil, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley. Toss pasta thoroughly. Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
*Primavera vegetables: fresh snow peas, zucchini, red bell peppers, broccoli, carrots.