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Pasta Alfredo Primavera

Pasta Alfredo Primavera

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.

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Product Size

  • Small Dish
  • Medium Shallow
  • Large Shallow
  • Medium Deep
  • Large Deep

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

13 mins

Free Time

to stop and smell the roses

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

  1. Add the pasta, water, salt, olive oil, and red onion in the Anyday dish and stir to combine. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. 
  2. Add the peas and asparagus, stir to combine and continue cooking for 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
  3. Toss in the sour cream, lemon juice, and parmesan and mix well.
  4. Top with crispy shallots or onions and enjoy.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Add some dry mushrooms for a delicious earthy twist.
  • If red onions are unavailable, use spring onions or ramps instead.
  • Add cooked crab meat alongside the veggies for a delicious seaside inspired meal.