Penne with Spring Vegetables

Penne pasta is tossed with asparagus and snow peas in this quick, light, and easy dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 383 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook for 2 minutes. Add peas, and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Place pasta in the bowl with asparagus and peas. Toss with olive oil, Parmesan, salt and pepper.