Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera

Name: Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
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; 🧂 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Cost $12, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
6 Servings
$12

Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera

Cost $12, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
6 Servings
$12

INGREDIENTS

Pasta
- 2 cups penne pasta
Oil
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Vegetables
- 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
Cheese
- 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dairy
- 🥛 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Spices
- 🧂 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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. Drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté asparagus and carrots 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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

518

Calories

18
Protein
65
Carbs
22
Fats

💡 You can add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.Reserve some pasta water and add it to the sauce if it gets too thick.