Creamy Pasta Primavera

This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp, colourful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce.

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6

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Creamy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 3 medium carrots, shredded

  • 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

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, 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.