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Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce

July 7, 2021 By Patricia 24 Comments

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce will delight you this season. Use fresh veggies (and/or some of the frozen variety) to bring a touch of the season to your plate.

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is a lovely dish with great veggies included! Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce makes a lovely meal.

Wooo boy we’ve got some high temps out there, folks. And it doesn’t seem to matter where you are in the country.

I love pasta even in the warmer months. This is a dish that you’ll enjoy with veggies tossed into the mix along with a lighter (and still slightly indulgent) sauce. This Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is lovely, I’m telling you!

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is full of color and flavor.

I used asparagus, peas, and cherry tomatoes for this recipe, and tossed everything together with a touch of cream and some Parmesan cheese. What veggies would you like in this dish if you personalized it?

You could use frozen vegetables in this dish – I included frozen peas – but be sure to add some fresh veggies to your Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce, too.

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is colorful and flavorful.

“Primavera” means spring in Italian, which is a great time to find fresh vegetables – but this dish easily crosses into the summer season.

For another pasta dish made with fresh vegetables, try my recipe for Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce. Choose your favorite style of pasta and grab some fresh tomatoes for a super-easy sauce to serve with it.

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is easy to make with the season's veggies.

While we’re talking summer and pasta, you’ll loooove this recipe for Lobster Ravioli Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing. It’s an upgrade on the usual summer pasta salads.

Another light and seasonally sensational dish is this Pasta with Smashed Peas and Ricotta. It’s definitely light and fresh and delightful!

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is a lovely pasta main dish.

You won’t get weighed down with Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce, because as the name suggests, just a touch of cream makes this dish delightful. Of course you’ll want to also add some fresh grated Parmesan cheese to it because well, cheese!

With its sprinkle of red pepper flakes and the lovely veggies in a light cream sauce, you’ll want to reach for this recipe all season long.

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is a delight any night of the week.

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is easy to make and it will bring the best of the season’s vegetables to your table. Be sure to take advantage of spring and summer vegetables and make this pasta soon!

Pasta Primavera in Light Cream Sauce is perfect for the warmer months, and so flavorful!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Serves 8

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium-sized pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water. As the pasta is cooking, add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. When hot, add the asparagus and peas to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus begins to soften, but still slightly firm (about 10 minutes).
  3. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add salt and pepper to the vegetables and stir.
  5. Reduce the heat to low.
  6. When the pasta is done, drain it and transfer it to the skillet.
  7. Add the cream to the skillet along with the Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
  8. Add the tomatoes and red pepper flakes and toss lightly.
  9. Remove from the heat and serve immediately with a bit more Parmesan.

Notes

Use a mix of fresh and frozen vegetables if you need to, but this dish is lovely with the season's fresh vegetables.

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Comments

  1. Amber Myers says

    July 8, 2021 at 12:14 pm

    Yum, this would be a hit for my family. We love our pasta. I'll try this one night!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:25 am

      I hope you try it, Amber! We love it in our home!
      Reply
  2. Heather says

    July 8, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    This looks like the perfect pasta dish for Summer! I can't wait to make it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:24 am

      I hope you enjoy it, Heather! Thank you!
      Reply
  3. Mimi says

    July 8, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    I love this, this is perfect for summer and so fresh
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:24 am

      Thanks so much, Mimi!
      Reply
  4. Krystle says

    July 8, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    I've never met pasta I didn't like. However, this recipe and the sauce are just divine.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:24 am

      I'm with you, Krystle! Thanks so much - enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Dorothy Reinhold says

    July 8, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    I am so excited about this dish! I have so many fresh garden veggies that will be so delish! That sauce sounds like perfection!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:24 am

      Then this is the perfect dish for you! So great for the season's haul! Thank you!
      Reply
  6. Amanda says

    July 8, 2021 at 6:43 pm

    This was so delicious, everyone that took a bite loved it!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:23 am

      Thanks for letting me know, Amanda! I'm so glad to hear!
      Reply
  7. Monica Simpson says

    July 8, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    This looks like something I would make weekly!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:23 am

      Yes! We do in our home! Thank you, Monica.
      Reply
  8. Sandi says

    July 8, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    I loved all of the fresh veggies in this. It made a great dinner.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:23 am

      Thanks so much, Sandi!
      Reply
  9. Rosemary says

    July 9, 2021 at 5:36 am

    How lovely and so fresh looking. Can't beat using fresh veggies like asparagus which is one of my favorites. I don't usually think of pasta in the warmer temperatures, but this tempting. Looking forward to making this recipe soon!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:23 am

      Thank you, Rosemary! I love this dish in the summer - add your favorite fresh veggies!
      Reply
  10. Claire says

    July 9, 2021 at 6:55 am

    I am in love with this! Perfection!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:22 am

      Thanks, Claire! It's perfect for the season!
      Reply
  11. Toni says

    July 9, 2021 at 9:42 am

    My family loved this!! Perfect for dinner any night of the week!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:22 am

      I'm so glad to hear, Toni! Thank you!
      Reply
  12. Beth says

    July 9, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Yummy! This is such a delicious and very tasty pasta. I'm so excited to make this again. Such a delicious sauce too! We love this!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:22 am

      Thank you, Beth! We love it in our home, too!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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