One-Pot Primavera Pasta

Votes: 1

Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 453, total fat 23 G., saturated fats 10 G., proteins 13 G., carbohydrates 52 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 51 mg, sodium 516 mg, sugar 5 G.

With the first asparagus sprouting, it's time to enjoy the vibrant spring flavors of Primavera pasta. Farfalle pasta (bow ties) in a creamy sauce and loaded with green vegetables is prepared quickly and easily in one pot. Asparagus, broccoli, green peas, and plenty of fresh, fragrant basil make this pasta spring-like, juicy, healthy, and delicious.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
220 g farfalle pasta
One third of a bunch of asparagus (about 170g), trim the tough ends and cut the stalks into 2cm pieces.
200g small broccoli florets (1 medium head; about 3.5 cups)
2/3 cup frozen green peas (defrosted)
85 g cream cheese, cut into pieces, room temperature
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil + extra for serving
0.5 tsp. grated lemon zest

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add the pasta, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking, for 4 minutes.
Add the asparagus and broccoli and cook, stirring, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the green peas and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese, heavy cream, basil, lemon zest, and 1.5 teaspoons salt. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

Note

The success of this dish depends on the specific shape of the pasta, so we do not recommend substituting farfalle with another pasta.

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