Creamy Bow Tie Pasta With Spring Vegetables

Bow tie vegetable pasta in a large pot with a wooden serving spoon.

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Creamy Bow Tie Pasta With Spring Vegetables

This creamy bow tie pasta with spring vegetables is a family favorite for a fast weeknight meal. The pasta is paired with fresh vegetables and is tossed in a light, yet creamy tomato sauce and is sure to be a pasta dish the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Servings:

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

14 ounces bowtie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 bunch of asparagus (woody stem snapped off, remainder cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 cup frozen green peas
3 cups lightly packed spinach, chopped
14 ounce can of petite diced tomatoes
¼ cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta to the pot, stirring frequently, until it is cooked al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, asparagus, green peas, and chopped spinach. Continue to sauté the vegetables for 3-5 minutes, or until the asparagus begins to soften, the peas thaw, and the spinach wilts. Drain any excess liquid from the pan.
Add the diced tomatoes and gently combine with the vegetables. Add the cream, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix until all components are well combined and the cheese has melted evenly throughout the sauce.
Continue to simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce begins to slightly thicken. Combine the drained pasta with the vegetables and tomato cream sauce.
Serve with additional parmesan or red pepper flakes if desired and add additional salt to taste.

Notes

Save time/prep ahead:
- You can chop the asparagus and spinach ahead of time.
This recipe can be made gluten-free with the use of gluten-free noodles. It can be made dairy-free or vegan with the use of full fat coconut milk in place of heavy cream and the omission of the parmesan cheese. It is vegetarian.
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