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Creamy Pasta Primavera

A quick creamy parmesan sauce is tossed with pasta and sweet spring vegetables for a delicious meal with great flavor.

Ingredients :

  • 12 ounces medium pasta cooked
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • ½ cup chopped asparagus trimmed and cut into thirds
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper red, yellow or orange
  • ⅔ cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup petite peas
  • ½ cup snow peas
  • Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions :

  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions and set aside.
  • In a large skillet add butter and melt over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
  • Add zucchini, asparagus, peppers and cook 1 minute more. Add broth, bring to a simmer and let cook 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Stir in heavy cream, peas and tomatoes and simmer an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Make a slurry by combining cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of broth or water. Whisk the cornstarch into the pan until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in parmesan and pasta. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve immediately.