Pasta Primavera
Courtesy of ClassicoŽ Pasta Sauce
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 20 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 20 Min.
What you need:
* 1 jar (15 oz.) ClassicoŽ Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
* 1 box (12 oz.) linguine pasta
* 3 Tbsp. butter
* 1 tsp. minced garlic
* 1 c. thinly sliced red onion
* 1 c. thinly sliced orange bell pepper
* 1-1/2 c. asparagus tips
* 3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped, or about 1-1/2c
* 1 box (12 oz.) linguine pasta
* 3 Tbsp. butter
* 1 tsp. minced garlic
* 1 c. thinly sliced red onion
* 1 c. thinly sliced orange bell pepper
* 1-1/2 c. asparagus tips
* 3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped, or about 1-1/2c
What to do:
1. Cook pasta al dente according to pkg. instructions. Drain and keep warm, reserving 1/2 c. of pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook garlic and onion for 1 to 2 min. Add pepper and asparagus, and cook for 2 to 3 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved pasta water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 4 to 5 min. Stir in Pasta Sauce and tomatoes, and simmer for an additional 6 to 8 min., or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired. Serve hot with cooked pasta.
TIP: For a spicy variation, add 1/4 tsp. of crushed red pepper flakes.
TIP: If desired, substitute ClassicoŽ Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce with ClassicoŽ Mushroom Alfredo Pasta Sauce.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook garlic and onion for 1 to 2 min. Add pepper and asparagus, and cook for 2 to 3 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved pasta water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 4 to 5 min. Stir in Pasta Sauce and tomatoes, and simmer for an additional 6 to 8 min., or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired. Serve hot with cooked pasta.
TIP: For a spicy variation, add 1/4 tsp. of crushed red pepper flakes.
TIP: If desired, substitute ClassicoŽ Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce with ClassicoŽ Mushroom Alfredo Pasta Sauce.