Asparagus Veggie Pasta Primavera Recipes

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

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.

HEALTHY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute.
• Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

UNCLE BILL'S ASPARAGUS PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
• Add garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the asparagus; cover and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the mushrooms, ham, basil, oregano and rosemary.
• Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper.
• Cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through.
• Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions.
• Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Add asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.