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Creamy Pasta Primavera for Two

Name: Creamy Pasta Primavera for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2/3 cup gemelli or spiral pasta; 6 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 medium carrot, cut into strips; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; Dash pepper

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

"When I think of springtime, asparagus comes to mind. This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce." Darlene Brenden Salem, Oregon

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Ingredients

2/3 cup gemelli or spiral pasta
6 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, cut into strips
1 teaspoon canola oil
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Dash pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 260 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

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