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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, wiped clean and coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup asparagus spears, sliced into 1-inch segments
- 1 medium zucchini, washed and sliced into 1-inch strips
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
- Fresh basil, rinsed and sliced into thin strips
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