Celery Salt

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Parsnip & Pear Pasta Toss with Celery Salt

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon Celery Salt
• 1 tablespoon Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups peeled parsnip, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 cups firm pear, cored and diced
• 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
• 8 oz dry penne pasta
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. Mix the featured seasoning with the olive oil and lemon juice.
2. Cook the pasta according to its package; reserve ½ cup cooking water before draining.
3. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peeled parsnip, cut into ½-inch pieces and firm pear, cored and diced. Cook for 3 minutes, then add ¼ cup water, cover and cook for 8–15 minutes, until tender. Uncover to evaporate excess water.
4. Add the pasta, prepared seasoning mixture and enough reserved water to coat. Toss over low heat for 1 minute, then add Parmesan and parsley.