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Pasta Primavera with Shaved Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas

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  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    10 minutes

Ingredients

Use a vegetable peeler to turn fresh asparagus into thin ribbons. They'll soften just enough and retain fantastic flavor when tossed with the hot cooked pasta.
1 (16-oz.) box penne rigate
1/2 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 (15-oz.) bag sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, room temperature
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1 lemon
Pasta Primavera with Shaved Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on medium-high. Cook penne pasta until al dente. Meanwhile, lay 1 asparagus spear flat on a cutting board. Using a vegetable peeler, start at the bottom of asparagus and shave into long, thin strips. Repeat with remaining asparagus.
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Add snap peas and asparagus. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until vegetables are tender but not too soft or mushy. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add snap peas and asparagus to pasta along with Parmesan, yogurt and green onions. Zest 2 teaspoons lemon and stir into pasta. Drizzle in half of pasta water and toss to combine. Add additional pasta water as needed to make a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with more lemon zest, if desired.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, March April 2024

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 580 kcal (29%)
Calories from Fat 108 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 12 g (18%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (15%)
Cholesterol 10 mg (3%)
Sodium 200 mg (8%)
Total Carbohydrates 97 g (32%)
Dietary Fiber 6 g (24%)
Protein 24 g (40%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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