Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera

Description

Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and carrots are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 carrots, cut into strips
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook
  2. stirring occasionally
  3. until tender yet firm to the bite
  4. about 11 minutes. Drain.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite
  6. about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant
  7. about 1 minute.
  8. Stir Parmesan cheese
  9. cream
  10. and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth
  11. 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 6

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