Mel & Nancy's Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

• 1 lb tender asparagus, cut into 1-1/2 inch lengths
• 1 lb broccoli florets, separated into small pieces
• 1/2 lb snow peas, julienned
• 2 cups shelled fresh green peas
• 1 lb young zucchini cut into 1-1/2 inch lengths and julienned
• Boiling salted water for blanching
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 6-8 tbsp butter
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 4 qrts vegetable stock, broth or water
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 lb linguini [or other pasta]
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese [plus more for passing at the table]
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted