Creamy Pasta Primavera
Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pasta
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 1 clove Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Half and Half
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Zucchini Diced
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Skillet
- Large Pot
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pasta 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; sauté asparagus and zucchini until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; sauté 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pasta Primavera
Amount per Serving
Calories
346
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
81
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
289
mg
13
%
Potassium
447
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
1593
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
258
mg
26
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, Chicken Broth, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Zucchini