Pasta Alfredo Primavera
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Pasta Alfredo Primavera
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Prep Time
10 minsCook Time
15-16 minsFree Time
to stop and smell the roses
This creamy pasta dish celebrates spring with fresh peas and asparagus. It might seem like a lot of water, but don’t worry! The remaining pasta water will help create a smooth, creamy, emulsified sauce.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (120g) short pasta, such as casareccia
- 1¾ cups (410ml) water
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ (30g) small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (40g) frozen peas
- 6 asparagus stalks, ends trimmed and cut into 1” pieces
- 3 tablespoons (40g) sour cream, creme fraiche, or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons crispy onions or shallots
Preparation
- Add the pasta, water, salt, olive oil, and red onion in the Anyday dish and stir to combine. Cook uncovered for 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Add the peas and asparagus, stir to combine and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
- Toss in the sour cream, lemon juice, and parmesan and mix well.
- Top with crispy shallots or onions and enjoy.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Add some dry mushrooms for a delicious earthy twist.
- Add cooked crab meat alongside the veggies for a delicious seaside-inspired meal.
- Enjoy cold as a pasta salad. If needed add some creamy dressing or tzatziki sauce to give it a summer salad feel.
Recipe notes
- If red onions are unavailable, use spring onions or ramps instead.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed
