Lemon Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

LEMON VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, mix all lemon mayonnaise ingredients until well blended, set aside.
• 2. Cook & drain pasta as directed on the package. Rinse with cold water, drain.
• 3. To blanch the asparagus & pea pods, plunge them into boiling water, for 10-15 seconds or until they turn bright green. Remove from boiling water & plunge into a bowl of ice & water to stop the cooking, drain.
• 4. In large bowl mix pasta & remaining ingredients. Stir in lemon mayonnaise until well mixed. Cover & refrigerate 1 - 2 hours or until chilled.

LEMONY VEGETABLES AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, red pepper, onion, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, garlic and pepper flakes until blended. Whisk in broth until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese, sour cream, lemon juice and zest; heat through. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add cheese sauce and asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pistachios, basil and additional cheese.

LEMON LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook linguine in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder and lemon-pepper; cook and stir until butter is melted. Drain linguine; add to butter mixture and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and toss.