Bow Tie Pasta Primavera Recipe

Name: Bow Tie Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle); 1/4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 cup green peas; 10 ounces fresh spinach, stemmed and washed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, more for serving; 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle)
1/4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 cup green peas
10 ounces fresh spinach, stemmed and washed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, more for serving
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently about 7 minutes; add asparagus. Once both are tender add peas and spinach and simmer until spinach is wilted, about 30 seconds. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain pasta and veggies.
2
In the meantime, heat a skillet over medium high heat and cook the garlic, stirring, until it start turn golden. Add the tomatoes and cook down until reduced to a pasta sauce, about 5 minutes. Add cream and cook about 3 minutes more (sauce should be thick enough to coat pasta).
3
Return pasta and veggies to large pot and add the creamy tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese and chili flakes; toss to coat.
4
After draining the pasta and vegetables, return them to the pot and add the creamy tomato sauce, the reserved pasta cooking liquid if necessary, the Parmigiano, and chili flakes; toss to coat. If necessary, thin sauce with reserved pasta cooking water. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

742

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle), 1/4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths, 1 cup green peas, 10 ounces fresh spinach, stemmed and washed, and more.

Yes, Bow Tie Pasta Primavera falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bow Tie Pasta Primavera

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