Monday, December 5, 2011

Citrus Pasta (Leisa)


1 package angel hair pasta                           
2 shredded carrots
2 chopped shallots or green onions 
2 chopped zucchini                                       
1 chopped red onion
grated garlic- or 1 tbsp. minced garlic from jar

Citrus Sauce:
1 lemon – zest and juice
1 orange – zest and juice
1 bunch chopped fresh mint
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley

Sauté carrots, shallots/onions, zucchini, onion and garlic.  Season with salt, pepper and 2 TBS. thyme.  Cook pasta to al dente (do not overcook).  While pasta is cooling prepare Citrus sauce ingredients and mix them together.  Drain pasta and toss with sautéed veggies.  Stir in Citrus Sauce.   Serve hot as a main course or cold as a side pasta salad.

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