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Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas

This Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas is the perfect mid week meal for spring. Tagliatelle tossed in a light sauce filled with fresh spring vegetables and herbs. Serve it with a fresh salad and homemade Garlic Knots for a complete dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: asparagus, quick meals, stove top dinners
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 487kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 small onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup creme fraiche
  • 10 oz tagliatelle
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped chives
  • small bunch fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated

Instructions

  • Set a colander over a pot of steaming water and add the chopped asparagus. After about 5 minutes, add the peas and steam for a further 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Cook tagliatelle in boiling water for about 8 - 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Reserve about 1cup/240 ml of pasta water.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, add butter and olive oil to a large deep sided skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and sautee for about 5 minutes until golden.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the creme fraiche to the onions and stir really well so the creme fraiche doesn't split. Add about 2/3 cups of pasta water and continue to stir well.
  • Add the herbs, vegetables, salt and pepper to the sauce and stir well. Add the cooked pasta and stir well. Top with parmesan cheese and serve.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 768mg33%
Potassium 526mg15%
Carbohydrates 65g22%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1317IU26%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 141mg14%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.