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Spring Pasta

Creamy Spring Pasta for a Fresh Taste of the Season

This creamy Spring Pasta beautifully combines fresh vegetables and a rich sauce, making it a perfect dinner choice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Any type like spaghetti, penne, or gluten-free.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Assorted Vegetables Peas, asparagus, and bell peppers.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Or a pinch of dried basil.
Optional Add-ons
  • 4 slices Turkey Bacon Optional for a vegetarian dish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and chop your assorted vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Gather the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  4. Lower heat, stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  5. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Garnish with torn basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, reserve pasta water and avoid overcooking vegetables to maintain their crunch.

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