Pasta Primavera (Spaghetti Primavera), An Italian-American Classic

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets
• 2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 6 asparagus spears (about 5 inches long), peeled, trimmed, and cut into thirds
• 1 1/2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced finely
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 3 cups seeded, diced ripe tomatoes, reserve the juice separately
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream, or more if needed
• 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2/3 cup toasted pine nuts