Best 9 Asparagus Snap Pea And Avocado Pasta Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey as we introduce a vibrant and refreshing pasta dish that will elevate your dining experience. This Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Avocado Pasta is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crisp asparagus, tender snap peas, and creamy avocado, all harmoniously combined with a zesty lemon-herb dressing.

This delectable dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritional powerhouse, boasting an array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The asparagus and snap peas contribute essential vitamins and minerals, while the avocado adds a rich, creamy texture and a healthy dose of monounsaturated fats.

But that's not all! This recipe article also includes variations and additional recipes to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. If you're craving a creamy indulgence, try the Avocado Pesto Pasta, where basil pesto and avocado create a luscious sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. For a vegan delight, explore the Vegan Asparagus and Pea Pasta, where plant-based ingredients like tofu and nutritional yeast deliver a satisfying and flavorful meal.

And for those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Asparagus and Pea Pasta with Lemon-Herb Dressing offers a light and flavorful alternative. Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of this vibrant pasta dish. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS AND SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus
3/4-pound sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Red pepper flakes, optional
Sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus and slice the stalks diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Snap off the stem ends of the snap peas and pull the string down the length of the vegetable.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat and add the asparagus and snap peas. Add the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste, if desired. Cook for approximately 5 to10 minutes until al dente, tossing occasionally. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.

ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEA, AND AVOCADO PASTA



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This spring pasta recipe comes from reader Allison Stockman of London, England.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
1 pound bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, parsley, or basil
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or pecorino cheese, plus more for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon or a small sieve, scoop out vegetables; transfer to a bowl.
  • Return water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; set pasta aside in colander.
  • In pasta pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add asparagus, snap peas, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cooked pasta, avocado, herbs, cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17 g

PARMESAN SNAP PEA PASTA



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My family loves pasta! This simple dish is always a hit, especially during the spring when sugar snap peas are the sweetest. To keep us from getting in a rut, I change up the flavors. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh sugar snap peas (about 5 cups), trimmed
1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Using a strainer, remove peas from pot., In same pot, add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water; return to pot. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in peas; heat through., Toss with pasta, adding 1 cup cheese and reserved cooking water as desired. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEA AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Make and share this Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

coarse salt
pepper
1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch wedges
1 lb sugar snap pea, strings removed
1 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle)
4 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup fresh parsley or 1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup pecorino cheese, plus more for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon or a small sieve, scoop out vegetables; transfer to a bowl.
  • Return water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain; reserving 1 cup pasta water; set pasta aside in colander.
  • In pasta pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add asparagus, snap peas and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing until vegetables are crisp-tender; about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cooked pasta, avocado, herbs, cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional cheese; if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.2, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 214.1, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 18.3

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound penne rigate
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups fresh shelled peas
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup loosely packed, freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh, chopped oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place penne in a large pot of rapidly boiling, salted water. When pasta is about 2 minutes from being done, add the asparagus and peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the pasta and asparagus are cooked. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Place the pot over low heat.
  • To the pasta and veggies, add only as much water as is necessary to create a nice "sauce". Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and add the garlic, cheese, olive oil, and oregano and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calorie, Fat 3.7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 55.7 grams, Fiber 11.8 grams, Protein 18 grams

PASTA WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN



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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian     Spring     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound bow-tie pasta
1/2 pound sugar snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fleshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Add asparagus to large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until just crisp-tender. Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon. Cool asparagus slightly and drain. Add pasta to same pot of water and boil until just tender but still firm to bite. Add sugar snap peas and boil 2 minutes. Add asparagus and heat through. Drain will. Return pasta-vegetable mixture to pot. Add oil and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, passing additional cheese separately.

PASTA WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN



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Categories     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound bow-tie pasta
1/2 pound sugar snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
Additional freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Add asparagus to large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until just crisp-tender. Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon. Cool asparagus slightly and drain. Add pasta to same pot of water and boil until just tender but still firm to bite. Add sugar snap peas and boil 2 minutes. Add asparagus and heat through. Drain well. Return pasta-vegetable mixture to pot. Add oil and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, passing additional cheese separately.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS



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This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 pound sugar snap peas, stems trimmed
1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup fresh English peas
1/4 cup thinly sliced spring onion, white part only (or use shallot)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, more as needed
Black pepper, more as needed
12 ounces fettuccine or tagliatelle, preferably fresh (see recipe)
2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, at room temperature
1/2 cup crème fraîche or whole milk Greek yogurt, at room temperature
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LINGUINE WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Get an instant taste of spring with this one-pot pasta. In 20 minutes, you'll have linguine in a silky sauce with crisp-tender asparagus and snap peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound linguine
1 pound asparagus (tough ends removed), cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise (quartered if large) and thinly sliced
4 ounces sugar snap peas (stem ends trimmed), halved
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 4 minutes short of al dente; add asparagus, zucchini, and snap peas. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture, and set aside.
  • In the same pot, bring cream and butter to a simmer. Toss in pasta mixture and enough pasta water to create a thin sauce (it will thicken as it stands). Season with salt and pepper, and top with tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance: Chop the asparagus, snap peas, and avocado, and cook the pasta according to the package instructions before you start making the sauce.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven: This will give you plenty of room to cook all of the ingredients without overcrowding them.
  • Cook the asparagus and snap peas until they are tender but still slightly crisp: You don't want them to get mushy.
  • Add the avocado at the end of cooking: This will prevent it from getting overcooked and turning brown.
  • Season the pasta to taste: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Serve the pasta immediately: This is a dish that is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

This asparagus, snap pea, and avocado pasta is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with fresh vegetables and healthy fats, and it's easy to make. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover asparagus and snap peas. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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