Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings


Ingredients

  • 2cupspenne pasta
  • 2teaspoonsolive oil
  • 1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3carrots, cut into strips
  • 2cupscherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1clovegarlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 1cupheavy whipping cream
  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • Directions

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.

    Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.



    Recipe Tip

    This is a great base recipe. Try using green beans instead of asparagus or canned sun-dried tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes, or add some fresh pesto to the cream sauce to mix up the flavor.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    518 Calories
    22g Fat
    65g Carbs
    18g Protein

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