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Pasta Primavera in Light Pink Cream Sauce
Pasta Primavera in Light Pink Cream Sauce
4.08
(15)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Italian
Recipe by
Administrator
Published on July 16, 2023
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Ingredients
1/2 pound penne pasta
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and frozen peas to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain the cooked pasta and add to the skillet with the vegetables and sauce.
Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the pasta is heated through.
Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This dish is also known as “Pasta Primavera” which means “spring pasta” in Italian.
Cherry tomatoes are a great addition to this dish as they are sweeter and more flavorful than regular tomatoes.
This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables in your refrigerator.
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