We’ve chosen all green vegetables for this garden pasta, but you can vary the selection according to the season and your family’s preferences. You can also choose from the many different short pasta shapes available in your local market.
For a more substantial garden pasta salad, throw in some cooked chicken or shrimp. Baby arugula or fresh baby spinach would be a fine addition to this healthy and appealing garden pasta salad recipeBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the asparagus in 1-inch pieces. Blanch the asparagus, green beans and snow peas in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon, reserving the boiling water for the pasta.