Pasta Primavera

Pasta primavera is a light and flavorful main dish chocked full of vegetables, and it is perfect for spring and summer. It makes a great meatless meal! You could also add protein if you like – grilled salmon, grilled chicken, Instant Pot chicken breasts, Instant Pot chicken thighs or shrimp would be delicious with this.

🍝 Pasta Primavera 🌸

• Difficulty: Easy
• Time of Preparation: 20 mins
• Time of Cooking: 10 mins
• Doses for: 4 people
• Cost: $$

• 12 ounces pasta (we used Spaghetti)
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cups sliced asparagus chunks (1 inch pieces, rough bottom ends removed)
• 1/2 green beans
• 3 shallots, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced (large cloves)
• Salt and pepper, to taste (I used about 1/4 teaspoon each)
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish when serving)
• 1 pint baby cherry tomatoes, halved

1. Put 3 tbs olive oil on a heated pan
2. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic - stir one minute
3. Add 4 ounce of green beans and 8 ounces of chopped asparagus
4. Season with salt and pepper
5. Add one cup of hot water or stock - cover with lid - cook 2-3 minutes
6. Add one cup of cherry tomatoes - cook without lid for 3-4 minutes
7. Add one cup of shallots
8. Add one cup of frozen peas
9. Add ½ cup of cream
10. Cook pasta - Al dente
11. Transfer pasta to pan - mix
12. Add ½ cup of grated Grana Padano
13. Mix and serve