PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Dija Berisha
[email protected]5/5 stars! This pasta primavera is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables, and the lemon-herb sauce is a great way to brighten up the dish. I'll definitely be making this again!
TG ALBERT
[email protected]This pasta primavera is the perfect dish for a spring or summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the vegetables are so flavorful. I especially love the asparagus and peas.
Sergei Campbell
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this pasta primavera was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'd definitely make this again.
Parvez Musaruf
[email protected]This pasta primavera is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
Papaye World
[email protected]This pasta primavera is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. I love that it's made with fresh vegetables, and the sauce is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Maher Eman
[email protected]I made this pasta primavera for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the fresh vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Jennifer Hall
[email protected]This pasta primavera is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is cheesy and creamy, and the vegetables are hidden in the pasta. My kids loved it!
Bhatavoonga Channel
[email protected]I made this pasta primavera last night, and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jeren Ostrowski
[email protected]This pasta primavera is the perfect dish for a spring or summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the vegetables are so flavorful. I especially love the asparagus and peas.
Jack Lwiinde
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this pasta primavera was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'd definitely make this again.
Hannah Schultz
[email protected]This pasta primavera is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
App. klevis
[email protected]This pasta primavera is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. I love that it's made with fresh vegetables, and the sauce is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Sandrah Musiime
[email protected]I made this pasta primavera for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the fresh vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Arida Islam ariya
[email protected]This pasta primavera is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is cheesy and creamy, and the vegetables are hidden in the pasta. My kids loved it!
Lilambar Das
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta primavera, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Nobel Molla
[email protected]This pasta primavera is the perfect springtime dish. It's light and refreshing, and the vegetables are so flavorful. I especially love the asparagus and peas, which add a nice crunch to the dish.
Hafeez jee
[email protected]This is my go-to pasta primavera recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
Binder Binder
[email protected]I made this pasta primavera last night, and it was a hit with my friends! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice tangy flavor.
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[email protected]This pasta primavera is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables, and the lemon-herb sauce is a great way to brighten up the dish. I'll definitely be making this again!
Tina Castleberry
[email protected]Just made this tonight and it turned out wonderful! The asparagus and peas were fresh and crisp, and the lemon-herb sauce was light and flavorful. I added some grilled chicken for extra protein, and it was a hit with the whole family.