Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce, Asparagus, and Peas
If long fusilli is not available in your market, linguine works just as well. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked long fusilli (twisted spaghetti)
- 1 3/4 cups (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of ground red pepper
- Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
- Lemon slices (optional)
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus during last minute of cooking time. Place peas in a colander. Drain pasta mixture over peas; set aside.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Combine broth and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Add broth mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cream, juice, salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper. Add pasta mixture to broth mixture; toss gently to coat. Garnish with coarsely ground black pepper and lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 351 (29% from fat)
- Fat:
- 11.2g (sat 6.7g,mono 2.9g,poly 0.5g)
- Protein:
- 11.5g
- Carbohydrate:
- 52.9g
- Fiber:
- 4.9g
- Cholesterol:
- 35mg
- Iron:
- 3.6mg
- Sodium:
- 471mg
- Calcium:
- 49mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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This recipe was fabulous! I used half and half instead of heavy cream, and added capers. The sauce doesn't look like it will cover much when it done cooking, but a little bit goes a long way. Super easy and delicious, going in our favorites!02/05/10
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This was fantastic and so quick. You can prepare the sauce in the time it takes to cook the pasta - only 10 or 15 mins. Use the heavy cream. I thought the sauce would reduce and used half and half, but you don't cook it once you add the cream. I should've gone full fat for a creamier sauce. Light and refreshing dish and loved that the asparagus still had some crispness.08/07/09





