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                   Creamy Pasta With Peas And Asparagus

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side Dish                        Pasta
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           heavy cream
     1/2  cup           chicken broth
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
   2      teaspoons     lemon zest
  12      ounces        rotini pasta
   1      pound         fresh asparagus -- cut into 1
     1/2  inch          lengths
  10      ounces        frozen peas
   1      cup           grated parmesan cheese
   2      tablespoons   fresh chopped parsley
                        salt and pepper to taste

In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring cream, chicken broth, lemon juice and lemon zest to a boil.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 5 minutes.  In a large pot of boiling, salt water, cook pasta for 8 minutes.  Add asparagus and peas, bring back to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 1 to 2 minutes.  Drain the pasta and vegetables thoroughly in a colander and return to the pot.  Add the cream sauce, cheese and parsley; toss thoroughly.  Season with salt and pepper.




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