Penne With Asparagus, Sage and Peas
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb thick asparagus, cut into 1 inch lengths
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and asparagus and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes. add the stock and boil over high heat until reduced by half and the asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the peas and cream to the skillet and boil over high heat until the sauce has thickened; 3 minutes.
- Stir in the penne and cook until heated through.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, sage and 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to pasta bowls and serve imediately, passing additional cheese at the table.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
We Live on a farm in rural Tennessee, about 50 miles from Nashville. I am a Brit married to a wonderful Southern gentleman,and have lived in the States for over 20 years.
This is a photo of where all the action takes place in our house !!!