Spring 'Pasta'

Name: Spring 'Pasta'
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE PASTA:; 4 yellow squash - ends trimmed, then using a vegetable peeler, peeled entirely into long ribbons, divided; 2 carrots (I used yellow) - ends trimmed, then using a vegetable peeler, peeled entirely into long ribbons; 1 large shallot - peeled and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup raw peanuts or another nut of your choice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; Coarse sea salt; Black pepper; 2 zucchini - ends trimmed, then using a vegetable peeler, peeled entirely into long ribbons; 4-6 asparagus stalks ends trimmed, then using a vegetable peeler, peeled entirely into long ribbons; Small handful of fresh basil leaves - use lemon basil if you can find it; Grated Parmesan (optional); FOR THE PESTO SAUCE:; 1 tablespoon of your favorite pesto; Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil

By Pascale Beale

Updated May 2026

Main CourseMediterraneanQuick & EasySpringSummerVegetarian

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Total Time 25-30 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Do you like pasta? Is that a silly question? I know it looks like the real deal; but trust me, it tastes so good, you won't miss the Pappardelle as this version is entirely made with vegetables. The ribbons of yellow squash, zucchini, and asparagus are the pasta. This is a quick, light, and easy dish to prepare. It looks elaborate, but the lovely curls are simply created by continuously peeling the vegetables. The dish can be vegan is you use vegan pesto.
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Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

FOR THE PASTA:
4 yellow squash - ends trimmed, then using a vegetable peeler, peeled entirely into long ribbons, divided
2 carrots (I used yellow) - ends trimmed, then using a vegetable peeler, peeled entirely into long ribbons
1 large shallot - peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup raw peanuts or another nut of your choice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Coarse sea salt
Black pepper
2 zucchini - ends trimmed, then using a vegetable peeler, peeled entirely into long ribbons
4-6 asparagus stalks ends trimmed, then using a vegetable peeler, peeled entirely into long ribbons
Small handful of fresh basil leaves - use lemon basil if you can find it
Grated Parmesan (optional)
FOR THE PESTO SAUCE:
1 tablespoon of your favorite pesto
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (convection), or 400 degrees (regular). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl combine half the yellow squash ribbons, the carrots, shallot, peanuts, olive oil and lemon juice. Toss well to combine so that the strips are evenly coated. Spread the vegetables out over the parchment lined pan. Season with salt and pepper and scatter the chives over the top. Roast for 5-7 minutes until 'al dente', the vegetables should still have some bite to them.
3
In a small bowl combine the pesto sauce ingredients and whisk together well.
4
In a large serving bowl, combine the remaining squash, zucchini and asparagus with the roasted vegetables. Toss gently to combine. Drizzle the pesto over the 'pasta' and scatter the basil leaves over the top. If using, freshly grate parmesan over the vegetables.

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