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Creamy Pasta With Peas and Asparagus

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Asparagus with pasta, made with cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, rotini, fresh asparagus, peas, and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring cream, chicken broth, lemon juice and lemon zest to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 5 minutes. In a large pot of boiling, salt water, cook pasta for 7 minutes. Add asparagus and peas, bring back to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the pasta and vegetables thoroughly in a colander and return to the pot. Add the cream sauce, cheese and parsley; toss thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 4.

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