Fettuccine Jardiniere

Submitted by Susie in Texas

"This is a great dish to dazzle company or your family. I usually serve it on a large platter surrounded with grilled chicken breast halves or tenders. They will think you have been slaving in the kitchen all day!!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, partially thawed
• 2 medium zucchini, cut in half lenthwise,then sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled &,minced
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 1⁄2 lb fresh mushrooms, cleaned &,thinly sliced
• 1 cup minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided into 4 pats
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream

directions

1. Place broccoli and zucchini into a large saucepan.
2. Cover with boiling salted water.
3. Over high heat, let water come to second boil and cook for 1 minute.
4. Drain and rinse in cool water.
5. Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
6. While fettuccine is cooking, heat olive oil in skillet.
7. Add garlic and onions.
8. Stir and fry for 1 minute.
9. Add mushrooms.
10. Stir and fry for 1 minute.
11. Add broccoli and zucchini.
12. Stir and fry for 1 minute.
13. Add parsley, black pepper and lemon juice.
14. Stir in well and cook about 30 seconds more.
15. Turn off heat.
16. Drain fettuccine.
17. Place on warm platter or in a large warm bowl.
18. Toss butter and cheese into fettuccine.
19. Add cream and toss again.
20. Empty contents of skillet (including juices) over the pasta.
21. Toss lightly.
22. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Paula5]

I made tons of substitutions to suit my stock of what was on hand, and this was still superb. I can't wait to try it the way it's written. I used extra zucchini instead of broccoli, and artichoke hearts, quartered, instead of mushrooms. Also, I used olive oil instead of butter and evaporated skim milk instead of heavy cream -- substitutions I always make. Just excellent! It still tasted rich and delicious. My family gobbled it down. I would serve this to the most exacting company any time.

 

[ARW7796]

Good, but I looked for a more concentrated taste. A little bland.

 

[ratherbeswimmin]

My husband made this for dinner the other night and it was exquisite. Tender sauteed vegetables with delicious rich, cheesy pasta. A veggie and carb lovers delight. Recipe is excellent as is. Thanks Susie.

 

[KarenZ]

I served this to 17 people at my husband's birthday party and it received rave reviews. It tasted terrific! However, it didn't look quite as good as it tasted. My chopped broccoli sort of fell apart and didn't look like broccoli at the end; perhaps larger pieces would hold together better. Also, everything is green and brown so I think a splash of color (red pepper perhaps?) would make it more attractive.