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From this website comes this super yum easy pasta dish.

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:
2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil 
1 bunch of fresh asparagus, snap off the tough ends, cut into 1/2 - 1-inch pieces 
1/2 pound fresh string beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1/2 - 1-inch pieces 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
coarse salt and fresh black pepper 
1 cup sweet peas, thawed if frozen 
2 plum tomatoes, diced, seeds removed 
1/2 cup half & half 
8 ounces linguine 
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 
1 teaspoon lemon zest, just the yellow, not the pith 
1/4 cup pine nuts, for garnish, optional 

Directions:
In a large saute pan heat the oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus, string beans and garlic. Season with a couple dashes salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile cook the linguine in plenty of salted water to al dente according to package directions. Before draining remove about 3/4 cup of the "pasta" water and set aside.
Add the peas and tomatoes to the pan and cook a few more minutes. Turn heat down to low.
Add the drained linguine, the half & half, and most of the pasta water, start gently tossing it together, adding the Parmesan cheese and lemon zest gradually. Add the remaining pasta water if needed, and once a light sauce forms and starts to stick turn off the heat. 
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of pine nuts. 
Enjoy!

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