Lemony pasta primavera

  • Time25 minutes
  • Serves4
  • CuisineItalian
  • DietVegetarian
  • Per servingAbout 520 cal, 18g protein
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 oz parmesan
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

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Method

  1. Cook the penne, adding the peas for the last minute. Save a cup of pasta water.
  2. Saute zucchini and asparagus in oil 4 minutes; add garlic and tomatoes for 2 more.
  3. Toss in the pasta, lemon zest and juice, parmesan and enough pasta water to make it silky.

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