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Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera
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Creamy Pasta Primavera

Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.
Course Main Course
Keyword Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, Chicken Broth, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Zucchini
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 346kcal
Author Recipe Adapted From: AllRecipes.com

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Skillet
  • Large Pot

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

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

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1593IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 3mg