Japanese Style Pasta Primavera

Submitted by MichelleinHI

"This is from Roy Yamaguchi's restaurant in Honolulu. It has such a fresh taste."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (basil, tarragon, thyme)
• fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or shoyu)
• 4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms (shitake, oyster, etc)
• 4 cups julienned seasonal vegetables (red bell pepper, asparagus, zucchini, sweet onion, broccoli)
• 1⁄2 lb pasta, al dente (spirelli or ziti)

directions

1. Saute in a large skillet the first five ingredients until garlic starts to brown.
2. Add mixed mushrooms and julienned vegetables.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Saute until vegetables are al dente.
5. Add al dente pasta and toss.
6. After pasta has heated add in 2 tsp soy sauce and a touch of lemon juice.
7. Toss and serve in a bowl.

Reviews

[BerrySweet]

Used mixed herbs (sage, rosemary & thyme) and these herbs did not go well with the rest of the flavors. Other than that, it was a good dish but not sure if it is worth repeating for us. Give it a try though, just make sure to watch what herbs you use!