Ingredients
8 ounces of dry rotini pasta cooked in boiling salted water, drained
24 stalks of thin asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 small of zucchini trimmed and cut into 1/8-inch thick circles
1 small of yellow squash trimmed and cut into 1/8-inch circles
Large handful of snow peas trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, diagonally
1 small bunch (6-8) of scallions white and tender green, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 small of endive cut in half lengthwise, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large of red pepper fire roasted, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 radishes small dice
12 grape tomatoes halved
12 large of basil leaves cut into thin ribbons
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice and zest of 1 Meyer lemon
3 tablespoons of olive oil divided (more as needed)
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the a 10-inch skillet. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring or flipping until the asparagus is bright green and cooked through but still crisp. Transfer the asparagus to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the zucchini and yellow squash to the hot pan and cook, stirring or flipping, until the squash is cooked to your liking. I liked it with some pieces lightly browned while others were still mostly raw. Add the squash to the bowl with the asparagus.
- Add the snow peas to the pan and cook until bright green, but still crisp. Add to the mixing bowl.
- Add a small splash of olive oil to the pan, if needed. Add the scallions and endive and cook briefly, just until barely wilted. Add to the mixing bowl.
- Add the red pepper, radishes, tomato halves, and basil to the bowl. When the pasta is cooked through, drain it well and add it to the vegetables in the bowl. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and the 2 additional tablespoons of olive oil.
- Mix well, taste for seasoning, and add salt, pepper, or extra lemon juice, as needed.
- Serve warm. Drizzle with extra olive oil just before serving, if desired.
- Refrigerate the leftovers. If the pasta seems dry after it is chilled, add olive oil, as needed.