Linguine Primavera Salade (Italian) Recipe

• 1 c. broccoli flowerets (1" long)
• 2 sm zucchini trimmed quartered, cut crosswise into 1" pcs
• 4 x asparagus spears trimmed cut into 1" pcs
• 1/2 lb green beans trimmed cut into 1" pcs
• 3 Tbsp. fresh chopped oregano (or possibly it. dry)
• 1/2 lb fresh peas shelled
• 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme (or possibly it. dry)
• 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 c. mushrooms thinly sliced
• 1/4 c. plus 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp crushed dry red pepper
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
• 5 x tomatoes medium hard ripe cut into 1 "cubes
• 1/4 c. minced fresh basil (or possibly it. dry basil mixed with 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley)
• 1 lb linguine (preferably fresh)
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 c. toasted pine nuts

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