Asparagus Pea Pasta Without Cream
This fresh, light and easy asparagus pea pasta without cream gets ready in under 30 mins. This comforting dish is perfect for a spring dinner, midweek meals or to serve guests in gatherings.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 437kcal
Equipment
- 1 Steel pot
- 1 Skillet/Steel Pan
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Cup
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 230 g (or) 2 Cups radiatori pasta
- water to cook pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion peel and chop
- 2 cloves garlic peel and chop finely/mince
- 200 g (or) 1.5 cups asparagus wash, trim and chop into 0.5 inch pieces.
- 95 g (or) ½ cup frozen peas thaw
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt as required
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 50 g (or) ⅓ cup medium cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil.water
- Add 230 g (or) 2 Cups radiatori pasta and cook until al dente as per instructions on the packet.230 g (or) 2 Cups radiatori pasta
- Reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Prep vegetables while pasta cooks. Once pasta is done, drain and set it aside.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat.2 teaspoons olive oil
- Add chopped 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes until onion turns soft and translucent.1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Now add 200 g (or) 1.5 cups asparagus, reduce the heat, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.200 g (or) 1.5 cups asparagus
- Take the lid off the pan, stir in thawed 95 g (or) ½ cup frozen peas, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt and 1 teaspoon red chilli flakess.95 g (or) ½ cup frozen peas, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- Pour saved pasta water, cooked pasta, 50 g (or) ⅓ cup medium cheddar cheese and mix until everything is well combined.50 g (or) ⅓ cup medium cheddar cheese
- Enjoy delicious pasta with asparagus and peas.
Notes
Asparagus: Cut it into small bite size pieces and cook just until it is tender while still slightly crunchy and bright green.
Cheese: Switch the heat off and stir in cheese to avoid greasiness.
Don't Overcook: Refer the package instructions for cooking time and cook pasta until it is just al dente.
** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1129IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 4mg
