Summer Pasta with Asparagus, Peas & Parmesan

INGREDIENTS & PREP

*** BEGIN INGREDIENTS & PREP***

1 box Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large shallot, thinly sliced

3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 pound asparagus, sliced into 2-inch pieces

3 cups water

1 cup frozen peas

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

3 tbsp unsalted butter

*** END INGREDIENTS & PREP***

1

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan or large pot.

2

Add the shallots, salt, and teaspoon pepper. Cook and stirring often until the shallots soften.

3

Add the asparagus, Veggiecraft Farms penne, water, and peas. Cover and bring to a boil.

4

Reduce heat to simmer, stirring until the pasta is just tender.

5

Remove from the heat once there is a small amount of water left – only enough to create a sauce.

6

Stir in the lemon juice and zest, parmesan cheese, and butter.

7

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