SPRING VEGETABLE PENNE

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Great for a weeknight meal. Comes together quickly and easily.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 c vidalia onion, chopped
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 c low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 c half-and-half
3/4 c frozen green peas
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese, shaved, divided
1/2 tsp lemon rind, grated
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
8 oz uncooked penne pasta
1 lb asparagus, diagonally cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion and mushrooms; saute 5 minuttes or until tender. Add thyme and garlic; saute 1 minute.
  • 2. Sprinkle the mushroom mixture evenly with the flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and half-and-half; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • 3. Add peas, 2 tablespoons cheese, rind, and next 3 ingredients (through pepper); cook 1 minute or until the peas are thoroughly heated
  • 4. Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the pan; drain. Add pasta mixture to the mushroom mixture; toss gently to coat.
  • 5. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nur Gurler
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This was a great recipe! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khizra Qureshi
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The vegetables were crisp and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


c daddy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Blair Anderson
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This was an amazing dish! The combination of vegetables and penne was perfect, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


sohel mahmud
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This was an easy and delicious recipe! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Anurag Tharu
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This was a great recipe! I used a variety of vegetables and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Anamul Islam
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I used a gluten-free penne in this dish and it turned out great! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ChocolateSniper
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This was an easy and delicious recipe! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajjadkhan Khan
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I'm a vegetarian and I loved this dish! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Akeem Sukurat
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a party or potluck.


Umar Love
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This was a great recipe! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


David Schuyler
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I used a variety of vegetables in this dish, including broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nazim Islam
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I added some chicken to this dish and it was a hit! The chicken cooked perfectly in the sauce and added a nice protein boost. I will definitely be making this again.


USMC Grunt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Naeem Naim
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I'm not usually a fan of penne, but this dish changed my mind. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Beth Alexander
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The vegetables were crisp and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sammer Ali
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This was an amazing dish! The combination of vegetables and penne was perfect, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.