Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera

Creamy Pasta Primavera

Recipe Adapted From: AllRecipes.com
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