Creamy Pasta With Asparagus & Peas
Looking for a light yet flavorful pasta dish? This recipe combines tender fusilli pasta with vibrant asparagus spears and sweet frozen peas, all tossed in a creamy soft cheese and chive sauce. The dish is brightened up with a zesty hint of lemon, making each bite a delightful burst of spring flavors. Follow these simple steps to create a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any day of the week.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g fusilli or your favourite pasta shape
- 300g asparagus spears , woody ends removed, cut into lengths
- 175g frozen peas
- zest and juice ½ lemon
- 100g soft cheese with chives
Instructions
- Cook the pasta following the pack instructions. Two minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the asparagus and peas. Boil everything together for the final 2 mins, then scoop out and reserve a cup of the cooking liquid from the pan before draining the pasta and veg.
- Return the pasta and veg to the pan and add the lemon zest, soft cheese and seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to taste and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the cooking liquid to loosen the sauce.
Cook Time
12M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 658 calories
- Fat Content: 28 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 15 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 75 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 7 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 25 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.5 milligram of sodium
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