Japanese Style Pasta Primavera

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 6

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

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.

By RecipeOfHealth.com