Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera Dish

Ingredients List

• 2 cups penne pasta

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

• 3 carrots, cut into strips

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain the pasta.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sauté asparagus and carrots until tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Add in the tomatoes and garlic, cooking for another minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.

3. Stir in Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and black pepper into the vegetable mixture, allowing the cheese to melt and form a creamy sauce, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the pasta with the sauce.

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