Creamy Pasta Primavera Recipe

By mvjpfoley

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 medium carrots, cut into strips
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 6 servings.