#springpasta

With its colorful mix of spring vegetables in a rich cream sauce, this delicious pasta dish really captures the spirit of spring. It has just the right amount of each flavor and texture to make you want more.

Ingredients: 8 oz pasta of your choice. 1 cup asparagus, chopped. 1 cup peas. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves for garnish.

Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant. Add asparagus, peas, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Spring Pasta with Lemon, Asparagus & Peas – Easy 25-Minute Recipe!

This Easy Spring Pasta with Lemon Sauce is a light and cool dish that is great for the summer. When you mix fresh lemon, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach, you get a bright and flavorful sauce that goes well with pasta.

Ingredients: 8 oz pasta. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Zest of 1 lemon. Juice of 1 lemon. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 2 cups baby spinach. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.

Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon zest and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes start to soften. Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with lemon juice. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Spring It On!

1. Avocado, Orange and Jicama Salad

2. Quinoa Salad with Spring Vegetables