Pasta With Lemon Cream Sauce, Asparagus, And Peas Recipe

Name: Pasta With Lemon Cream Sauce, Asparagus, And Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked long fusilli (twisted spaghetti); 1 3/4 cups (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound); 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Dash of ground red pepper; Coarsely ground black pepper (optional); Lemon slices (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked long fusilli (twisted spaghetti)
1 3/4 cups (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound)
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dash of ground red pepper
Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
Lemon slices (optional)

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus during last minute of cooking time. Place peas in a colander. Drain pasta mixture over peas; set aside.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic to pan; saute 1 minute. Combine broth and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Add broth mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cream, juice, salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper. Add pasta mixture to broth mixture; toss gently to coat. Garnish with coarsely ground black pepper and lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately.
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If long fusilli is not available in your market, linguine works just as well. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives, if desired.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked long fusilli (twisted spaghetti), 1 3/4 cups (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound), 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Lemon Cream Sauce, Asparagus, And Peas 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.

Pasta With Lemon Cream Sauce, Asparagus, And Peas

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