Garlic Cream Sauce (for Picnic Pasta Primavera)

Garlic Cream Sauce (for Picnic Pasta Primavera)
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream

1. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions.

2. Lightly steam the broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower until crisp-tender, just a few minutes.

3. Combine pasta, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, bell pepper, and peas in a large bowl.

4. To make the Garlic Cream Sauce, mix the garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the oil until the mixture is thick. Blend in the heavy cream and pour this sauce over the pasta and vegetables. Toss well to combine.