Recipes

Pasta Primavera

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Description

This pasta primavera is a wonderful blend of crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Simplicity has seldom been so delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 medium carrots, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in Parmesan cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.