How To Make Creamy Pasta with Asparagus Peas
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes until tender.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Stir in the frozen peas and cook until heated through.
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Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy sauce.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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Serve hot and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 24g
- Saturated Fat : 13g
- Cholesterol : 72mg
- Sodium : 265mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 16g
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