Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 small carrots, cut into julienne strips
  • 1 c. broccoli florets
  • 12 snow peas, trimmed
  • 8 mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tsp. fresh chopped basil or 1 tsp. dried
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a large heavy skillet, heat butter and oil until hot but not smoking.
  • Add garlic and shallots and saute until golden brown.
  • Add all vegetables and basil and cook quickly so that they are heated through but crisp.
  • It should take about 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over cooked and drained pasta of your choice.