Easy Pasta Primavera

Submitted by babygirl65

"A friend of mine made this for a potluck. It was great!! I haven't made it yet, but hers tasted yummy!! :)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces farfalle pasta (bow-tie)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb asparagus, cut into 3/4 " pieces
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• 1⁄2 cup frozen baby peas
• 3⁄4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, divided
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped

directions

1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
2. In a large deep skillet, melt butter over med-high heat.
3. Add asparagus; cook 2 minutes. Add carrots and peas; cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add half-n-half and salt; cook 1 minutes or until half-n-half is hot (do not boil).
5. Add pasta to skillet; toss.
6. Add 1/2 cup of cheese; toss.
7. Serve pasta sprinkled with remaining cheese and basil.