Easy Creamy Pasta With Asparagus & Peas
Recipe: #25114
October 27, 2016
Categories: Side Dishes, Penne, Tomato, Italian, 5-Minute Prep, Sunday Dinner, Vegetarian, Wine, Fresh Tomatoes, Kosher Dairy, Vegetarian Dinner, Italian Dinner, more
"Such a quick and easy pasta dish. It is literally done in the time it takes to make the pasta. Serve with a simple side salad and dinner is ready! It makes for a great 'Meatless Monday' dinner. And, what I really enjoy about this dish; is, even though it is creamy - it doesn't have a really heavy sauce."
Original is 3-4 servings
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (370 g)
- Calories 913.8
- Total Fat - 11.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.6 g
- Cholesterol - 19 mg
- Sodium - 690.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 192.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 9.9 g
- Sugars - 89.8 g
- Protein - 11.7 g
- Calcium - 142.4 mg
- Iron - 2.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 92.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Pasta ... Cook the pasta according to package directions, in plenty of salted water. Once the pasta is done; drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Step 2
Sauce ... As the pasta cooks; prepare the sauce. In a large non-stick saute pan, add the olive oil; and, bring to medium heat. Then, add the asparagus stems, onions, red pepper flakes; and, saute 4 minutes. Then, add the cherry tomatoes, asparagus tips, pinch of salt and pepper, wine; and, cook another 3-4 minutes - just until the wine has reduced.
Step 3
Then, add the peas and cream, and bring to a light boil. Then, reduce to medium medium low heat; and, cook 4-5 minutes.
Step 4
Finish ... Add the pasta to the sauce; and toss to combine. Then, add the cheese, basil, and a little of the pasta water; and, toss until everything is creamy. I usually add about 1/2 cup of water; but, add as much as you want. I usually re-season with a bit more salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 5
Serve and ENJOY! ... As mentioned, a simple side salad is all that is needed. It's creamy; but, still light and fresh tasting. Garnish with extra basil.
Tips
No special items needed.
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