A Pasta Primavera For Autumn
Pasta Primavera is associated with Spring. After all, it’s got Primavera in its name. Let’s zhuzh it up for Fall. The autumn version leans into vegetables with a little bitterness and a little sweetness. Keep what defines the dish, but trade spring's asparagus and peas for fall notes, such as, the Brussels sprouts, cabbage and mushrooms. Swap the white or yellow onion for red onion, add shredded ribbons of radicchio. Watch the vegetables pick up some color in the pan before tossing with the pasta. For the tomato sauce, make it more seasonal by adding a smoky note. A pinch of smoked paprika or paprika, a spoonful of tomato paste thoroughly cooked into the dish, or roasted tomatoes, can deepen the flavor. Smoky tomato, sweet roasted vegetables and bitter greens give the dish main character Fall energy. Simple Fall Upgrades Add 2 cups shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté until lightly caramelized. Stir in 1 cup chopped radicchio dur...
